Saturday, July 11, 2009

Michael Jackson Guinness Book of World Records


Michael Jackson, 50, one of pop music's biggest stars, was rushed to a Los Angeles-area hospital by paramedics who found him not breathing when they arrived at his home. Later that afternoon Jackson was pronounced dead, the cause of death is believed to be a cardiac arrest. Below are Mentioned World Records and Achievements.

Most Successful Concert Series - Guinness Book Of World Records
Michael Jackson sold out for seven nights at Wembley Stadium, London, England in the summer of 1988. A total of 504,000 people saw Michael perform July 14-16, 22-23, and August 26-27, 1988.

Biggest Selling Album Of All Time - Guinness Book Of World Records
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Album is the biggest selling album of all time, with over 50 million copies sold worldwide. Thriller is also the biggest selling U.S album with sales of 25 million copies.

80's Most #1 Hits
By The End of the 1980's Michael Jackson had more #1 hits than any other artist for the decade.

Michael Awards
Michael has more awards than any other artist.

Entertainer Of The Decade
With the #1 (Thriller) and #2 (Bad) ranked albums in the world Michael was the 1980's Entertainer Of The Decade.

Most Grammy Awards - Guinness Book Of World Records
Michael won a record breaking 8 Grammy Awards in 1984, more than any other artist in one year.

Largest Contracts - Guiness Book Of World Records
$890 million (Sony Music) Contract, with prospective earnings of $1 billion.

Greatest Audience - Guiness Book Of World Records
The highest-ever viewership was 133.4 million viewers watching the NBC transmission of Super Bowl XXVII on June 31, 1993. Michael was spotlighted during the half-time peformance.

Highest-Paid Commercial Spokesperson - Guiness Book Of World Records
Pepsi Cola paid Michael Jackson $12 million to do 4 TV commercials.

Bad Tour - Guinness Book Of World Records
Michael Jackson's world tour brought in a record gross revenue of over $124 million during September 1987-December 1988.

100 Million Records
Michael has sold over 100 million singles and albums outside of the U.S.

Billboard Charts
Michael Jackson is the first person in the 37 year history of the chart to enter at # 1, with his single "You Are Not Alone". Michael broke his previous redord held by his single "Earth Song" which debuted at #5.

Biggest Selling Video
Michael Jackson's "The Making Of Thriller" is the biggest selling video to be released by an artist.

Billboard "Hot 100" Singles Chart
Most #1 Hits by Male Artist (13)

#1 Debuts
Michael's "Bad", "Dangerous", and "HIStory" albums all debuted at #1.

Consecutive #1 Singles
Jackson 5 were the first group to ever have four consecutive #1 singles.

#1 On Charts
In 1983 Michael became the first artist to simultaneously hold the number one spots on Billboard's rock albums and rock singles charts, as well as the R&B albums and singles charts.

First Video
Michael Jackson was the first black artist to have a video aired on MTV.

Michael Jackson visits Guinness World Records in London Live Video

Longest Golf Cart

WHO:
HSBC Champions
WHAT:
6.68 m (21 ft 11 in)
WHERE:
Hong Kong, China
WHEN:
8 October 2008

The longest golf cart measures 6.68 m (21 ft 11 in) from bumper to bumper and was created by HSBC Champions. It was measured in Hong Kong, China, on 8 October 2008.

Highest Limousine

WHO:
Gary Duval
WHAT:
3.33 m (10 ft 11 in)
WHERE:
California, USA
WHEN:
November 13, 1998

The world's highest limousine, from the ground to the roof, measures 3.33 m (10 ft 11 in). Built by Gary and Shirley Duval (Australia) it has an eight wheel independent suspension system and sits on eight monster truck tyres. It has two separate engines and took a little over 4,000 hours to complete.

Tallest Rideable Motorcycle

WHO:
Gregory Dunham
WHAT:
3.429 m (11 ft 3 in) tall
WHERE:
California, USA
WHEN:
2005

Gregory Dunham (USA) has constructed a rideable motorcycle that is 3.429 m (11 ft 3 in) tall to the top of handlebars, 6.187 m (20 ft 4 in) long and weighs 2.948 tonnes (6,500 lb). It is powered by a 8.2 litre (502 cu in) V8 engine and has tyres that are 1.88 m (74 in) tall.

Longest Motorcycle

WHO:
Colin Furze
WHAT:
14.03 m (46 ft 3 in)
WHERE:
Stamford, United Kingdom
WHEN:
14 October 2008

The longest motorcycle is 14.03 m (46 ft 3 in) long and was created by Colin Furze (UK). It was presented and measured at Saltby Aerodrome, Leicestershire, UK, on 14 October 2008.

Largest Parade of BMW Motorcycles

WHO:
SwissC1:2004
WHAT:
128
WHERE:
Einsiedeln, Switzerland
WHEN:
June 12, 2004

A parade of 128 BMW C-1 motorcycles took place at the village of Einsiedeln, Switzerland, on June 12, 2004 as part of the SwissC1:2004 event.

Blindfold Motorcycle Speed Record

WHO:
Billy Baxter
WHAT:
265.33 km/h (164.87 mph)
WHERE:
RAF Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, UK
WHEN:
August 2, 2003

Billy Baxter (UK) reached a speed of 265.33 km/h (164.87 mph) while riding a 1,200cc Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle unsighted at RAF Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, UK, on August 2, 2003.

Largest Dirndl Dress

WHO:
Gabriele Fischer
WHAT:
2.9m (9.5ft) long
9m (29.5ft) diameter
WHERE:
Germany
WHEN:
June 21, 2003

Unveiled on June 21, 2003, the world's largest dirndl dress was created by Gabriele Hein-Fischer (Germany) and is an exact replica of a traditional Bavarian style, with a skirt measuring 2.9m (9.5ft) long and 9m (29.5ft) in diameter. Complete with bodice and a wide skirt tightly gathered at the waist, the dress is a perfect scaled-up size 38, and has sleeves that measure 1.5m (4.9ft) in length.

Largest Sandwich

WHO:
Wild Woody's Chill and Grill
WHAT:
5,440 lb (2,467.5 kg)
WHERE:
Roseville, Michigan, USA
WHEN:
March 17, 2005

The largest sandwich weighed 5,440 lb (2,467.5 kg) and was made by Wild Woody's Chill and Grill, Roseville, Michigan, USA on March 17, 2005.

Most valuable guitar

WHO:
Reach Out To Asia
WHAT:
US$2.7 million (then £1.57 million)
WHERE:
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Doha, Qatar
WHEN:
November 17, 2005

A Fender Stratocaster guitar signed by a host of music legends fetched US$2.7 million (then £1.57 million) at a charity auction for Reach Out To Asia at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Doha, Qatar, on November 17, 2005. Stars who signed the guitar included Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page and Brian May (all UK). The Reach Out To Asia campaign seeks to support worthy causes around the world, with particular emphasis on the Asian continent.

Most Nationalities in a Sauna

WHO:
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
WHAT:
57
WHERE:
Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, Japan
WHEN:
5 November 2008

The record for the most nationalities in a sauna is 57, achieved by Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University students of 57 different countries in Beppu city, Oita, Japan, on 5 November 2008.

Largest Collection of Traffic Cones

WHO:
David Morgan
WHAT:
137 traffic cones
WHERE:
Burford, UK
WHEN:
April 2000

David Morgan (UK) has a collection of 137 different traffic cones.

David owns a cone from about two thirds of all types ever made.

Longest Model Train

WHO:
Miniature Wunderland
WHAT:
110.3 m ( 361 ft 10 in)
WHERE:
Miniatur Wunderland, Hamburg, Germany
WHEN:
November 27, 2005

An HO (1:87.1) scale model train measuring 110.3 m ( 361 ft 10 in) made up of 3 locomotives of type "lore" and 887 carriages was constructed by Miniature Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany, on November 27, 2005. If the model had been a full-scale train it would have measured 9.607 km (5.969 miles) long.

Largest Noddy/Toy Town collection

WHO:
Betty and Johnny Hopton
WHAT:
1,559 different Noddy items
WHERE:
Carmarthen, Wales
WHEN:
July 16, 1999

Betty and Johnny Hopton, of Carmarthen, Wales, have collected 1,351 different Noddy items, devoting every room in their house to the Enid Blyton character. Their most valuable item, a Noddy car, is worth about $1,725 (GB£1,185).

Largest Puppet/Marionette

WHO:
Zozobra
WHAT:
15 m 21 cm (49 ft 11 in)
WHERE:
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA l
WHEN:
7 September 2007
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The largest marionette was Zozobra measuring 15 m 21 cm (49 ft 11 in) in height and was presented by the Kiwanis Club in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA at the Fiestas de Santa Fe on 7th September 2007.

Smallest Koran

WHO:
Muhammad Karim Beebani
WHAT:
1.7 x 1.28 x 0.72 cm
(0.66 x 0.50 x 0.28 in)
WHERE:
WHEN:
October 15, 2004

The smallest published Koran book measures 1.7 cm × 1.28 cm × 0.72 cm (0.66 in × 0.50 in × 0.28 in). It is published in an unabridged, bound version, in fine print Arabic and is 571 pages long.The book was published in Cairo in 1982 and is owned by Dr. Muhammad Saeed Karim Beebani of Pakistan.

Largest Catalogue

WHO:
Bon Prix
WHAT:
212 pages
1.2 m x 1.5m (3 ft 11 in x 4 ft 11 in)
WHERE:
Hamburg, Germany
WHEN:
August 30, 2003

The largest fashion catalogue had 212 pages measuring 1.2 m x 1.5m (3 ft 11 in x 4 ft 11 in) and was a replica of the Bon Prix S2 catalogue Voila! when unveiled in Hamburg, Germany on August 30, 2003.

Longest Title of a Book

WHO:
Davide Ciliberti
WHAT:
1,433 characters (290 words)
WHERE:
Italy
WHEN:
July 2007

The longest title of a book is 1,433 characters (290 words) and was written by Davide Ciliberti (Italy) in July 2007. The book describes the idiosyncrasies of the PR world. The full title is "Per favore dite a mia madre che faccio il pubblicitario lei pensa che sono un pierre e che quindi regalo manciate di free entry e consumazioni gratis a chi mi pare, rido coi vips, i calciatori le veline e le giornaliste, leggo Novella e mi fotografano i paparazzi, entro neI privé saltando la coda, bevo senza pagare, sono ghiotto di tartine e gin tonic, ho la casa piena di oggetti di design, conosco Paris Hilton, Tom Ford ed Emilio"

Lightest Chair

WHO:
Massimiliano Della Monaca
WHAT:
0.617 kg (1.36 lbs)
WHERE:
Marina di Carrara, Italy
WHEN:
30 October 2008
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The lightest chair weighs 0.617 kg (1.36 lbs) and was designed by Massimiliano Della Monaca (Italy). It was presented and weighed in Marina di Carrara, Italy, on 30 October 2008.

Largest Sand Painting

WHO:
Dr. Pranali Patidar
WHAT:
6,000 m² (64,583.2 ft²)
WHERE:
Dhule, India
WHEN:
26 January 2009

The largest sand painting measured 6,000 m² (64,583.2 ft²) and was created by Dr. Pranali Patidar together with 150 students of MPKV College of Agriculture (all India), Dhule in Dhule, India, on 26 January 2009.

The event was organized by the Lions Club of Dhule and depicted the flag of India, with the outline of India on top of it in blue.

Longest Full-Body Burn (without Oxygen)

WHO:
Ted Batchelor
WHAT:
2 min 38 sec
WHERE:
Nelson, Ohio, USA
WHEN:
July 17, 2004

Ted A. Batchelor (USA), a professional stuntman who has been performing fire stunts since 1976, endured a full-body burn without oxygen supplies for 2 min 38 sec on an island at Ledges Quarry Park, Nelson, Ohio, USA, on July 17, 2004.

Largest Autographed Drumstick Collection

WHO:
Peter Lavinger
WHAT:
1,300 drumsticks
WHERE:
USA
WHEN:
February 21, 1999

Peter Lavinger of New York, USA, has collected over 1,300 famous drummers' sticks since 1980. He was faced with a peculiar problem after he had picked up his 100th starry stick. He had no proof of their amazing origin. "People would say 'Yeah, sure it was'," he remembers. It led to the mammoth task of tracking down drummers and persuading them to sign their own sticks from 13 years ago!

WANT TO KNOW MORE?
The length of a drumstick ranges from 4.15 cm (16.3 in) to 38.5 cm (15.1 in), and weighs between 40 g (1.4 oz) and 70 g (2.5 oz). The top of a drumstick is called the tip, which narrows down to form the stick's neck.

CHECK THIS OUT.
In classical Vietnamese music-theatre called Tuong, a drum was placed in front of the stage, which audience members could play to pass comment on the performers. For example, one beat on the drum told the performers to wind up whatever they were singing and move on to the next part.

FIVE FACTS ABOUT PETER'S DRUMSTICKS
1. Each drumstick in Peter's extensive collection is valued at nearly $730!
2. All but thirty of the sticks he's collected have been signed.
3. Famous drummers have made their marks on most, but other band members' scribbled signatures are obviously accepted!
4. Peter has gathered his sticks by attending over 10,000 concerts over the years.
5. Peter's passion for drumsticks has made him a friend of the stars!

Largest Accordion

WHO:
Giancarlo Francenella
WHAT:
253 x 190 x 85 cm
(99.6 x 74.8 x 33.4 in)
WHERE:
Ancona, Italy
WHEN:
Completed 2001

The largest playable accordion in the world is 253-cm (99.6-in) tall, 190-cm (74.8-in) wide, and 85-cm (33.4-in) deep, and weighs approximately 200 kg (440 lb). The instrument, built by Giancarlo Francenella (Italy), bears the name "Castelfidardo" after the town in Ancona, Italy, in which it was constructed.

Begun in 2000 and finished in 2001, the giant accordion required over 1,000 hours of labor, and features 45 treble piano keys, 120 bass buttons, and 240 reeds. Built on a 5:1 ratio from the original, the instrument is made of wood (fir, cedar, mahogany, walnut), metals (aluminum, steel), cardboard, cloth, and special varnishes.

Largest Solar Energy Roof

WHO:
Nuon Renewables
WHAT:
26,110 m² (281,045 ft²)
WHERE:
Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands
WHEN:
April 6, 2002

The world's largest solar energy roof covers the exposition hall of the Floriade 2002, Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands. The area of the roof is 26,110 m² (281,045 ft²) and it has a generating capacity of 2.3 MW. It was created by Nuon Renewables on April 6, 2002.

Largest Film Studio

WHO:
Ramoji Film City
WHAT:
674 ha
(1,666 acres)
WHERE:
Hyderabad, India
WHEN:
1996

The largest film studio complex in the world is Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, India, which opened in 1996 and measures 674 ha (1,666 acres). Comprising of 47 sound stages, it has permanent sets ranging from railway stations to temples.

Highest Commercial Decelerator Descent

WHO:
Macau Tower Sky Jump
WHAT:
233 m (764.4 ft)
WHERE:
Macau, Macau
WHEN:
August 17, 2005

The highest commercial decelerator descent facility is Sky Jump at Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Center. The descent starts from level 61 of the tower at a height of 233 m (764.4 ft) from ground level and each descent takes 17-20 seconds to complete. The inaugural jump was completed by A J Hackett (New Zealand) on August 17, 2005.

Highest Concrete Dam

WHO:
Grande Dixence
WHAT:
285 m (935 ft)
WHERE:
River Dixence, Switzerland
WHEN:
1961

Grande Dixence, on the river Dixence in Switzerland, is the highest concrete dam in the world. It was built between 1953 and 1961 to a height of 285 m (935 ft), with a crest length of 700 m (2,297 ft), using 5,960,000 m³ (7,800,000 yd³, 210,400,000 ft³) of concrete.

Deepest Underwater Postbox

WHO:
Heinz Piorkowski
WHAT:
10 metres (32.8 ft.)
WHERE:
Wakayama-Ken, Japan
WHEN:
April 23, 1999

The world's deepest underwater postbox is located 10 metres (32.8 ft.) beneath the waters of Susami Bay, Japan.

Largest Dental Caps

WHO:
Spike
WHAT:
50 cm (19 in) long
WHERE:
Calgary Zoo, Alberta, Canada
WHEN:
July 4, 2002

The world's largest dental caps measure 50 cm (19 in) long, 13 cm (5 in) in diameter and weigh 13 kg (28 lb) each. They were fixed onto a pair of cracked tusks belonging to Spike, a resident Asian elephant, at the Calgary Zoo, Alberta, Canada during a 3 hour 30 minute operation on July 4, 2002. The stainless steel caps were designed and manufactured by the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology with metal donated by Corus Steel and adhesive by 3M (all Canada).

Largest Wireless Internet Provider

WHO:
NTT DoCoMo
WHAT:
45,687,117 subscribers
WHERE:
Japan
WHEN:
January 2006

NTT DoCoMo (Japan) is the world's largest wireless internet provider, with 45,687,117 subscribers to their i-mode service as of January 2006.

Smallest Submarine


WHO:
Pierre Poulin
WHAT:
620 kg (1366.9 lb)
WHERE:
Memphremagog Lake, Magog, Quebec, Canada
WHEN:
June 26, 2005

The smallest submarine was made by Pierre Poulin (Canada) and has a displacement of 620 kg (1366.9 lbs). Its official dive was made in the Memphremagog Lake, in Magog, Quebec on June 26, 2005.

Tallest Rose Bush

WHO:
Paul and Sharon Palumbo
WHAT:
4.03 m (13 ft 3 in)
WHERE:
San Diego, California, USA
WHEN:
December 5, 2005

The tallest self-supported rose bush measured 4.03 m (13 ft 3 in) on December 5, 2005 and grows in the garden of Paul and Sharon Palumbo (USA) who live in San Diego, California, USA.

Heaviest Lemon

WHO:
Aharon Shemoel
WHAT:
5.265 kg (11 lb 9.7 oz)
WHERE:
Kefar Zeitim, Israel
WHEN:
January 8, 2003

The world's heaviest lemon weighed 5.265 kg (11 lb 9.7 oz) on January 8, 2003 and was grown by Aharon Shemoel (Israel) on his farm in Kefar Zeitim, Israel.

Heaviest Apple

WHO:
Chisato Iwasaki
WHAT:
1.849 kg (4 lb 1 oz)
WHERE:
Hirosaki City, Japan
WHEN:
October 24, 2005

The heaviest apple weighed 1.849 kg (4 lb 1 oz) and was grown and picked by Chisato Iwasaki at his apple farm in Hirosaki City, Japan October 24, 2005.

Tallest Dog Living

WHO:
Gibson
WHAT:
107 cm (42.2 in) tall
WHERE:
Grass Valley, California, USA
WHEN:
August 31, 2004

The tallest dog living is Gibson, a harlequin great Dane, who measured 107 cm (42.2 in) tall on August 31, 2004 and is owned by Sandy Hall of Grass Valley, California, USA.

Longest Goldfish

WHO:
Goldfish
WHAT:
47.4 cm (18.7 in)
WHERE:
Hapert, Netherlands
WHEN:
March 24, 2003

The world's longest goldfish (Carassius auratus) is owned by Joris Gijsbers and measured 47.4 cm (18.7 in) from snout to tail-fin end on March 24, 2003 in Hapert, The Netherlands.

Highest Jump by a Dog

WHO:
Cinderella May
WHAT:
172.7 cm (68 in)
WHERE:
Gray Summit, Missouri, USA
WHEN:
October 7, 2006

The world record for the highest jump cleared by a dog is 172.7 cm (68 in), achieved by Cinderella May a Holly Grey, owned by Kate Long and Kathleen Conroy (both USA) of Miami, Florida, USA, at the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals, Gray Summit, Missouri, USA on 7 October 2006

Oldest Kinkajou Living in Captivity

WHO:
Huggy Bear
WHAT:
27 years 6 months
WHERE:
Holiday, Florida, USA
WHEN:
January, 2004

The oldest living kinkajou (Potos flavus) in captivity is Huggy Bear, who turned 27 years 6 months old in January 2004 and belongs to Sonja Pedersen (USA) of Holiday, Florida, USA.

Longest Ears on a Rabbit

WHO:
Nipper's Geronimo
WHAT:
79 cm (31.125 in)
WHERE:
Bakersfield, California, USA
WHEN:
November 1, 2003

The longest rabbit ears measured 79 cm (31.125 in) in a complete span on November 1, 2003 at the American Rabbit Breeders Association National Show in Wichita, Kansas, USA. The ears belong to an English Lop called Nipper's Geronimo who is owned by Waymon and Margaret Nipper of Bakersfield, California, USA.

Longest Ears on a Dog

WHO:
Tigger
WHAT:
34.9 cm (13.75 in) and 34.2 cm (13.5 in)
WHERE:
St. Joseph, Illinois, USA
WHEN:
September 29, 2004

The longest ears on a dog measured 34.9 cm (13.75 in) and 34.2 cm (13.5 in) for the right and left ears, respectively, on September 29, 2004. They belong to Tigger, a bloodhound, who is owned by Bryan and Christina Flessner of St Joseph, Illinois, USA.

Longest Domestic Goat Horns

WHO:
Uncle Sam
WHAT:
132 cm (52 in)
WHERE:
Rothsville, Pennsylvania, USA
WHEN:
April 16, 2004

The world's longest goat horns measured a tip-to-tip spread of 132 cm (52 in) on April 16, 2004 and belong to 'Uncle Sam' the goat, who is owned by William A and Vivian A Wentling (both USA) of Rothsville, Pennsylvania, USA.

Smallest Dog Living (Length)

WHO:
Heaven Sent Brandy
WHAT:
15.2 cm (6 in)
WHERE:
Largo, Florida, USA
WHEN:
January 31, 2005

The smallest dog in terms of length is Heaven Sent Brandy, a female chihuahua who measured 15.2 cm (6 in) from the nose to the tip of the tail on January 31, 2005. Brandy lives with her owner, Paulette Keller in Largo, Florida, USA.

Largest Gold Coin

WHO:
Royal Canadian Mint
WHAT:
weighs 100 kg (220 lb 7oz),
diameter 50 cm (19.6 in),
thickness 3 cm (1.1 in)
WHERE:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
WHEN:
3 May 2007
Coin image©2007 Royal Canadian Mint - All Rights Reserved

The largest gold coin weighs 100 kg (220 lb 7 oz), measures 50 cm (19.6 in) in diameter, 3 cm (1.1 in) in thickness and is made from bullion with a purity of 99.999 per cent. The legal-tender coin was introduced on 3 May 2007 by the Royal Canadian Mint with a face value of CAN$1 million (US$900,375; £451,585).

Largest Swimming Pool

WHO:
San Alfonso del Mar
WHAT:
1,013 m (3,324 ft) long - Area of 8 ha (19.77 acre)
WHERE:
Algarrobo, Chile
WHEN:
December 2006

The largest swimming pool in the world is the San Alfonso del Mar seawater pool in Algarrobo, Chile. It is 1,013 m (3,324 ft) long and has an area of 8 ha (19.77 acre), it was completed in December 2006.

Largest Container of Body Cream

WHO:
Beiersdorf Hellas AE
WHAT:
1,124,490 ml
(247.4 gal /
323.4 US gal)
WHERE:
Athens, Greece
WHEN:
November 15, 2001

The world's largest container of body cream, measuring 2 m (6 ft 6.7 in) in diameter, 53 cm (1 ft 8.8 in) high and holding 1,124,490 ml (247.4 gal / 323.476 US gallons) of NIVEA Creme, was created by Beiersdorf Hellas and unveiled in Athens, Greece on December 15, 2001.

Youngest Radio Presenter

WHO:
Kimberley Perez
WHAT:
5 years old
WHERE:
Los Angeles, California, USA
WHEN:
2003

The youngest radio presenter is Kimberley Perez (b. 20 February 1998) (USA) who hosts a show every Saturday 3-7pm, on KLAX 97.9 La Raza FM, in Los Angeles, California, USA, which started when she was 5 years old.

Youngest Composer of a Musical

WHO:
Adám Lörincz
WHAT:
14 years 76 days
WHERE:
Hungary
WHEN:
August 16, 2002

Adám Lörincz (Hungary, b. 1 June 1988) was aged 14 years 76 days when his 92-minute musical, Star of the King was performed on August 16, 2002 in Szekesfehervar, Hungary.


Oldest Wall of Death Rider

WHO:
Jerry De Roye
WHAT:
September 4, 1927
WHERE:
USA
WHEN:
As of 1956

The oldest rider to regularly perform in public on the Wall of Death is Jerry De Roye (USA, b. Gerald Jones, September 4, 1927). He continues to present his Trick'n'Stunt performances on the vertical Wall of Death riding a 1927 V-Twin Indian Type 101 "Scout" motorcycle.

Jerry first watched a Wall of Death stunt when he was 11 years old on a visit to a local musement park and immediately decided it was all he wanted to do in life. However, when he approached riders to ask to be trained many were reluctant as competition in the business was fierce and the last thing they wanted was another rider on the circuit. By chance though, during a stay in hospital, he was browsing through a magazine when he saw an ad that asked for a Wall of Death rider. As soon as he left hospital he went to the address not expecting Eddie Monte to open the door. Monte a.k.a. Speedy Williams was Jerry's idol when he had regularly visited fair grounds as a youngster. After a few months of training Jerry was ready but there was one thing missing: a name. Shortening Gerald to Jerry, picking out Roye from a magazine about musicians and adding a little bit of French color, Jerry De Roye was born. He made his first ride in 1956 in Blackheath in the Midlands and hasn't stopped since. The only accident he has had in all these years is a broken thumb and the odd bump and bruise. Asked how long he will keep going he says, 'I'll never stop, it's in my blood".

Largest Motorcycle Pyramid

WHO:
Dare Devils Team of the Indian Army Signal Corps
WHAT:
201 men on 10 motorcycles
WHERE:
Jabalpur, India
WHEN:
July 5, 2001

The Dare Devils Team of the Indian Army Signal Corps achieved a motorcycle pyramid consisting of 201 men balanced on 10 motorcycles, on July 5, 2001 at Gowri Shankar Parade Ground, Jabalpur, India. The pyramid travelled a distance of 129 m (424 ft).

Largest Human Logo

WHO:
Realizar Eventos Especiais
WHAT:
34,309
WHERE:
Lisbon, Portugal
WHEN:
July 24, 1999

On July 24, 1999 a total of 34,309 people organized by Realizar Eventos Especias, gathered at the National Stadium of Jamor, Lisbon, Portugal, to create the Portuguese logo for Euro2004, as part of the successful Portuguese bid to UEFA to hold the European football championships in 2004.

The kicking leg of the player in the logo was composed of 651 gymnasts wearing black and white capes, which when swapped over, created the illusion of the player kicking the ball. Once the ball was kicked, it released 10,000 red and green helium balloons - the colours of the Portuguese flag.

As part of the bid, the crowd shouted 'Portugal we love football' and sang the national anthem.