Guinness World Records.
reference book listing world records
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Idaho potato growers set a new record, previously held in Greece, and Guinness World Records reported on the application.Some support2 reports
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A vessel associated with the University of Maine achieved world record status.Some support1 report
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Black Market broke a Guinness World Record, which was produced by Nora Awolowo's studio.Some support1 report
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FilmOne Entertainment produced a film in Lagos on September 27, 2026, which successfully achieved a new world record.Some support1 report
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A show achieved world record status in 2005, involving Guinness World Records and Hong Kong.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A person named Houston had her career achievements documented by Guinness World Records on December 18, 2012.Some support1 report
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Jansevak Mahakumbh seeks record validation involving parliament and Guinness World Records.Some support2 reports
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A record-breaking event related to hospital funds has been certified in Romania.Some support4 reports
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Guo Jiyuan and Xu Yang achieved new Guinness World Records related to micro drone speed on September 1st.Some support1 report
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A donation event involving Surrey and Sacramento sought to break a Guinness World Record.Some support2 reports
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Culinary rivalry highlights political struggle involving roots traced to Mandatory Palestine, manifesting in a public lawsuit from Berlin.Some support1 report
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An event taking place in Bucharest aims to achieve a Guinness World Record.Well supported9 reports
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An investment analyst achieved a Guinness World Record in Dubai.Some support1 report
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An indoor ski resort in Shanghai was certified by Guinness World Records.Some support16 reports
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Guinness certified an earlier tree, while the Catholic Church criticized spending, and Colombo compared plans to Galle Face Green.Some support1 report
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Ugly Potato Day in Surrey broke a world record for food donation.Some support3 reports
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IQAir ranks pollution globally in major cities, and Donald Trump supports a nonprofit aiming for a world record.Well supported6 reports
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Java Factory is seeking certification for unique flavors from Guinness World Records.Some support1 report
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A sorority attempted to set a world record in Las Vegas on July 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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Brampton and Hong Kong jointly hosted an international record attempt on July 1, 2026, achieving a record for inclusive participation.Some support1 report
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A company president submitted a driver from McLaughlin Freight for consideration of a new Guinness World Record.Some support1 report
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A tree plantation drive held in Bengaluru, which is located in Karnataka, successfully earned a world record.Some support1 report
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A local city council event successfully earned a Guinness World Record title with partnerships from Coca-Cola and Hoover.Some support1 report
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A lion successfully traversed the Kazinga Channel, earning a Guinness World Record.Some support1 report
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India demonstrated its geographic diversity and potential through successful record attempts on July 10, 2025.Some support1 report
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Canberra, the capital of Australia, was the location where a record was set and subsequently acknowledged by Guinness.Some support2 reports
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Hilda Baci achieved ICON status through record-breaking feats, inspiring record-breaking culture across Africa.Some support1 report
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Akshar Yoga Kendraa was founded in Bengaluru, India, and is seeking Guinness World Records validation.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump is being credited with achieving specific military victories against Iran, including winning the war multiple times.Some support2 reports
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Guinness World Records and Veritone, Inc. have partnered to launch a new AI-powered digital media hub.Some support1 report
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Sunil Joseph achieved world records for diverse collections, including collecting a phone card originating from the UAE.Some support2 reports
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Around Guinness World Records this week
News at the entities that move Guinness World Records most-
Donald Trump TransactionalDonald Trump held a campaign rally in Wichita on October 19, 2026.Moves Guinness World Records
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Jindal Steel TransactionalJindal Steel is using syngas derived from coal gasification at its Angul plant to produce ammonia.Moves Guinness World Records
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Surrey TransactionalThe new event lists the locations of several major cities, including Surrey, Kelowna, and Burnaby, within British Columbia.Moves Guinness World Records
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parliament TransactionalMallikarjun Kharge convened a meeting to strategize for the upcoming Parliament session.Moves Guinness World Records
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Nigeria TransactionalColdHubs and Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu conceived a business model to provide solar-powered cold rooms to assist small farmers in Nigeria.Moves Guinness World Records
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Instagram TransactionalMatthew McConaughey used Instagram to suggest that independent lawmakers should shift power.Moves Guinness World Records
Connections
The 40 strongest of 79, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Transactional
Donald Trump successfully utilized the Guinness World Records organization to validate and achieve specific world records.
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Jindal Steel Transactional
Jindal Steel achieved a world record for road construction, which was documented by Guinness World Records.
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FIDIC Operational
FIDIC's standards and technical excellence were recognized and recorded by Guinness World Records.
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Surrey Transactional
Surrey's events and activities are documented and validated by Guinness World Records.
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Dmitry Donskoy Transactional
A achieved a record recognized by B, successfully completing a formal validation process.
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Karol G Structural
Karol G holds multiple records certified by the institution of Guinness World Records.
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parliament Transactional
The parliamentary body interacts with Guinness World Records to seek validation for a specific record attempt.
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Hoover Transactional
Hoover successfully achieved a record title recognized by Guinness World Records.
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Hilda Baci Structural
Hilda Baci achieved ICON status through the record-keeping and validation framework provided by Guinness World Records.
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Jacob Transactional
Jacob achieved a world record recognized by Guinness World Records.
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Nigeria Transactional
Nigeria is currently seeking potential record status or validation from the Guinness World Records body.
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Chatham-Kent Operational
A specific location that hosts record attempts for the organization documenting them.
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Instagram Transactional
Instagram successfully utilized the Guinness World Records registry to validate a world record claim.
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Technical University of Darmstadt Operational
The Technical University of Darmstadt provided the scientific basis required for a record attempt observed by Guinness World Records.
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Harry Styles Transactional
Guinness World Records validated Harry Styles' record for residency.
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Texas Precious Metals Transactional
A company successfully achieved a record title recognized by the Guinness World Records body.
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Pitbull Transactional
Pitbull's concert attendance was recognized by Guinness World Records as a new world record.
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Ishpeming Structural
Ishpeming traditions are formally documented and registered within the global standards of Guinness World Records.
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Sunil Joseph Operational
they act on each other directly
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Doyle Mentioned together
Guinness World Records recognized the character associated with Doyle as most portrayed.
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Iglesia ni Cristo Structural
A achieved a record recognized by B, establishing a functional dependence on B's validation system.
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Kenya Mentioned together
Kenya was mentioned in the context of participating in a Guinness World Record attempt.
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Karnataka Transactional
Karnataka achieved a record for a tree plantation drive which was documented by Guinness World Records.
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Bucharest Transactional
Bucharest engages with Guinness World Records to validate and certify record-setting events.
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Logitech Transactional
Logitech achieved a new world record title in collaboration with Guinness World Records.
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Chippewa River Mentioned together
A log jam event in the Chippewa River was documented as a world record by Guinness World Records.
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Connected Nation Operational
Connected Nation is attempting to set a world record title maintained by Guinness World Records.
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Pyrotecnico Structural
Pyrotecnico sought and achieved a world record recognized by Guinness World Records.
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ACCA acts as the recognizing body for records tracked by Guinness World Records.
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Sun Pictures Transactional
Sun Pictures achieved a world record for motion capture, utilizing Guinness World Records for certification.
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Sam Clarke Mentioned together
Guinness World Records documented Sam Clarke for previously holding a record.
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CBS News Mentioned together
CBS News reports on activities and applications tracked by Guinness World Records.
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Shanghai Shared context
Guinness World Records certifies events, such as world records, that take place within the city of Shanghai.
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Greece Shared context
Greece served as the location where a record previously held by Guinness World Records was set.
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Canberra Shared context
The location of Canberra was the site where the record was set and subsequently acknowledged by Guinness World Records.
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Las Vegas Shared context
Las Vegas serves as the geographical location where activities attempting to achieve Guinness World Records take place.
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Dubai Shared context
Guinness World Records conducts record ceremonies and related events within the geographical context of Dubai.
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London Shared context
Guinness World Records plans to conduct record attempts utilizing the unique setting of a London festival.
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Colombo Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a single, vague mention of Colombo in connection with a record certified by Guinness World Records.
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Xu Yang Mentioned together
Xu Yang achieved a record officially tracked and validated by Guinness World Records.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
9 events- A vessel associated with the University of Maine achieved world record status.
- Black Market broke a Guinness World Record, which was produced by Nora Awolowo's studio.
- FilmOne Entertainment produced a film in Lagos on September 27, 2026, which successfully achieved a new world record.
- A show achieved world record status in 2005, involving Guinness World Records and Hong Kong.
- A person named Houston had her career achievements documented by Guinness World Records on December 18, 2012.
- Jansevak Mahakumbh seeks record validation involving parliament and Guinness World Records.
- A record-breaking event related to hospital funds has been certified in Romania.
- Guo Jiyuan and Xu Yang achieved new Guinness World Records related to micro drone speed on September 1st.
- A donation event involving Surrey and Sacramento sought to break a Guinness World Record.
August 2026
7 events- Culinary rivalry highlights political struggle involving roots traced to Mandatory Palestine, manifesting in a public lawsuit from Berlin.
- An event taking place in Bucharest aims to achieve a Guinness World Record.
- An investment analyst achieved a Guinness World Record in Dubai.
- An indoor ski resort in Shanghai was certified by Guinness World Records.
- Guinness certified an earlier tree, while the Catholic Church criticized spending, and Colombo compared plans to Galle Face Green.
- Ugly Potato Day in Surrey broke a world record for food donation.
- Java Factory is seeking certification for unique flavors from Guinness World Records.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
6 events- IQAir ranks pollution globally in major cities, and Donald Trump supports a nonprofit aiming for a world record.
- A sorority attempted to set a world record in Las Vegas on July 19, 2026.
- Brampton and Hong Kong jointly hosted an international record attempt on July 1, 2026, achieving a record for inclusive participation.
- A company president submitted a driver from McLaughlin Freight for consideration of a new Guinness World Record.
- A tree plantation drive held in Bengaluru, which is located in Karnataka, successfully earned a world record.
- A local city council event successfully earned a Guinness World Record title with partnerships from Coca-Cola and Hoover.
June 2026
8 events- A lion successfully traversed the Kazinga Channel, earning a Guinness World Record.
- India demonstrated its geographic diversity and potential through successful record attempts on July 10, 2025.
- Canberra, the capital of Australia, was the location where a record was set and subsequently acknowledged by Guinness.
- Hilda Baci achieved ICON status through record-breaking feats, inspiring record-breaking culture across Africa.
- Akshar Yoga Kendraa was founded in Bengaluru, India, and is seeking Guinness World Records validation.
- Donald Trump is being credited with achieving specific military victories against Iran, including winning the war multiple times.
- Guinness World Records and Veritone, Inc. have partnered to launch a new AI-powered digital media hub.
- Sunil Joseph achieved world records for diverse collections, including collecting a phone card originating from the UAE.