Guinness World Records was born in Dublin.

The Origin: A Story of Beer and Overcoming

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Dublin as Home: The Guinness World Records headquarters is established in Dublin, where it remains to this day. The city becomes a symbol of the quest for human achievement and the celebration of the extraordinary.

More Than a Book: Guinness World Records expands into other formats, such as television shows, live events, and digital platforms, inspiring people around the world to challenge limits and achieve their dreams.

A Lasting Legacy: The Guinness World Records continues to inspire people around the world to challenge limits and achieve their dreams. From sporting records to culinary feats, to scientific and artistic achievements, the book celebrates the diversity of human talent and reminds us that anything is possible if we set our minds to it.

In Summary: The origin of the Guinness World Records in Dublin is linked to the history of Guinness beer and the desire to answer a simple question. The city has become a symbol of the quest for human achievement and the celebration of the extraordinary, inspiring people around the world to pursue their dreams.

1759: Arthur Guinness founds the St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland, and his black beer, Guinness Stout, becomes a resounding success.

1951: Sir Hugh Beaver, Managing Director of Guinness, wonders what is the fastest game bird in Europe. The question sparks a debate among friends and the need for a reliable source of information to settle similar disputes.

1955: The Guinness Book of Records is born. The first edition, titled "The Guinness Book of Superlatives", is published in London with 198 pages and becomes an instant success, selling over 50,000 copies in the first week. It is translated into multiple languages and becomes a global reference for extraordinary facts and feats.

Sir Hugh Beaver, Managing Director of Guinness and founder of the book of Records Guinness

Editions of 1986

Sir Hugh Beaver, creador de Guinness Records