When was the first edition of Guinness World Record book published?
When was the first edition of Guinness World Record book published? August 27th, 1955 The Guinness Book of Records was first published on August 27th, 1955. The construction of the Pentagon, the world's largest office building. 1 July 1942. Who started the Guinness World Records? Sir Hugh Beaver The idea came about in the early 1950's when Sir Hugh Beaver (1890—1967), Managing Director of the Guinness Brewery, attended a shooting party in County Wexford. How much money do Guinness world record holders get? Even expenses incurred by the participants are not covered by the Guinness World Records. However one complimentary...