Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records confirmed that a fireworks display held on July 4, 2026, featured 840,537 fireworks, establishing the largest in history. The event was organized by Event Strategies Inc and involved Freedom 250 and Pyrotecnico, Inc. President Trump also delivered an abbreviated 'Salute to America' speech during the celebration for the country's 250th anniversary.

A British grandmother broke a Guinness World Record for wing walking at the age of 97. The achievement highlights her record-setting performance in the activity.

Nathan Thomas, an 18-year-old professor at Miami Dade College, has been certified by Guinness World Records as the youngest male professor, breaking a 306-year-old record previously held by Colin Maclaurin. Thomas teaches electrical engineering and earned a bachelor’s degree at 16 and a master’s at 18.

SiliconAndhra is attempting to set three Guinness World Records.

A hospital has earned a Guinness World Record for hosting the largest Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) awareness programme.

Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river rafting guide, completed a record-breaking solo row from California to Hawaii in under 44 days, breaking both women’s and men’s speed records for the 2,400-mile journey. She shared her experience via social media and emphasized the mental and physical challenges of the trip.

Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon rafting guide, became the first American woman to row solo across the Pacific, breaking both women's and men's records for the route. She completed the 2,400-mile journey in just under 44 days, arriving in Hawaii from California.

Kelsey Pfendler, an American rower, completed a record-breaking solo journey from California to Hawaii in just under 44 days, surpassing both women's and men's speed records for the 2,400-mile trip. She documented her challenges and experiences through social media updates during the voyage.

Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river rafting guide, completed a record-breaking solo row from California to Hawaii in under 44 days, surpassing both previous women’s and men’s speed records for the 2,400-mile journey. She launched from Monterey in May and broke the Ocean Rowing Society International and Guinness World Records, which previously listed 86 days for women and 52 days for men.

Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, causing chaotic scenes where mourners rushed the casket, leading to injuries and deaths. The event holds a Guinness World Records title for the largest percentage of a population at a funeral. The Associated Press is revisiting the story as Iran prepares to bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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.

Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, leading to chaotic scenes with at least eight deaths and 11,000 injuries. Guinness World Records recognized the event as the largest percentage of a population attending a funeral. The Associated Press revisited the event as Iran prepares to bury Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Millions of mourners attended Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's funeral in 1989, leading to chaos with eight deaths and 11,000 injuries as the casket was knocked over. The event was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest funeral turnout percentage, with 10.2 million participants. The Associated Press revisits the story as Iran prepares to bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Three Brazilian sisters with a combined age of 316 have been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest living trio of siblings. Scientists from the DNA Longevo Project, led by Mayana Zatz of the University of Sao Paulo, are studying their biology to understand factors behind longevity and ageing.

Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier, was recognized by Guinness World Records for shouting 'now' at 122.4 decibels, breaking the previous record of 121.7 dB set by Annalisa Flanagan in 1994.

Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the loudest person after shouting 'now' at 122.4 decibels, surpassing the previous record of 121.7 dB set by Annalisa Flanagan in 1994. The record was achieved in a Canberra radio studio and is part of his role as the official town crier of Canberra.

An Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier from Canberra was recognized by Guinness World Records as the loudest person, achieving 122.4 decibels.

Guinness World Records is verifying a claim by the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI&RC) for performing 10 liver transplants in 23 hours and 20 minutes, including innovative procedures like domino liver transplants and APOLT. The medical team claims this achievement expands organ utilization and advances treatment for rare metabolic diseases.

The world’s longest-burning lightbulb, recognized by Guinness World Records, has been continuously lit for 125 years in Livermore. Hand-blown by Shelby Electric Company in 1901 and originally installed at a fire station, it now operates at 4 watts and is celebrated at Fire Station 6.