Guinness World Records

November 26, 2024 7:14 PM

World’s oldest man dies aged 112 in England

John Tinniswood, an Englishman born the same year the Titanic sank and who survived two world wars and two global pandemics, has died aged 112, Guinness World Records said on Tuesday, months after it recognised him as the world's oldest man. Tinniswood passed away on Monday at a care home in Southport, northwest England, surrounded by "music and love", his family told Guinness World Records in a statement. "John had many fine qualities. He was intelligent, decisive, brave, calm in any crisis, ...

October 30, 2024 10:11 PM

Deepotsav 2024: Ayodhya sets two Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh diyas and mass diya rotation

Ayodhya created history during the grand 'Deepotsav 2024' celebrations by setting two Guinness World Records on Wednesday evening. The district administration, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, illuminated the banks of the Saryu River with over 25 lakh diyas (earthen lamps), marking the world’s largest display of oil lamps. Another milestone was achieved with the most people performing 'diya' rotation simultaneously. Officials confirmed that the records were awarded ...

July 22, 2024 5:45 PM

Nigerian artist seeks world record for largest drawing

Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness record for the largest drawing by an individual after spending six days on his piece in a stadium in, the commercial capital Lagos. David, also a medical doctor, said his 1,050 square-metre "Unity in Diversity" artwork, an image of two giant hands holding Nigeria's map, was meant to showcase the country's rich cultural heritage. "Most people want to belong to a particular place and then they create problems and fight against other cultures and...