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The first edition of the Guinness Book of Records is published in Great Britain.
In 1955, the inaugural Guinness Book of Records was published in Great Britain, cataloging feats and records from around the world.
Commissioned by the Guinness Brewery to settle pub arguments, the first edition featured curious and athletic records.
It was compiled by Norris and Ross McWhirter, who set a standard of factual verification and diverse categories.
The book sold out quickly, becoming an annual bestseller and cultural phenomenon.
Readers were drawn to its mix of world records, oddities, and human achievements.
Over time, the Guinness Book of Records expanded to include global competitions and extreme challenges.
It remains an iconic publication celebrating record-setting accomplishments across all fields.
1955
Guinness Book of Records