AP Was There: Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran’s Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, leading to chaotic scenes where mourners caused his casket to fall and at least eight people were killed. The event was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest percentage of a population attending a funeral. The burial was postponed due to unyielding crowds.