On August 27, 1955, the first edition of “The Guinness Book of
Records” was published in Great Britain; it quickly proved to
be a hit. Now known as the “Guinness World Records” book,
the annual publication features a wide range of feats related
to humans and animals.

The inspiration for the record book can be traced to Sir Hugh
Beaver, managing director of the Guinness Brewery in Dublin.

Compiled by sports journalists Norris and Ross McWhirter

The very first Guinness Book of World Records.

Sir Hugh Eyre Campbell Beaver
(4 May 1890 – 16 January 1967)

Bo Derek, born Mary Cathleen Collins, began her career as a
model before making her film debut in the 1977 film "Orca".

Bo will be celebrating her 67th birthday on November 20th.

1979

ED DANAHUE

Photograph during the eruption in 1883.

An 1888 lithograph of the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa.

The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait occurred
from 20 May until 21 October 1883, peaking in the late
morning hours of 27 August when over 70% of the island
of Krakatoa and its surrounding archipelago were destroyed
as it collapsed into a caldera.

The eruption was one of the deadliest and most destructive
volcanic events in recorded history.