Many stories of some of its heroic record breakers have ended in tragedy from tallest man in the world to lightning strike to incredible jump on the edge of Space Felix Baumgartner was watched live by millions on TV in 2012 (Image: Getty Images)

TOMORROW marks since the Guinness Book of Records was first published! ‌

The stat-filled tome, launched on 27th August, 1955, has since been published in more than 100 countries, translated into 40 languages and sold over 150 million copies. It has more than 50,000 different records logged in its database. ‌

But as well as being truly unique or achieving incredible feats , the stories of some of its heroic record breakers have ended in tragedy, as JAMES MOORE reveals… ‌

TALL OVER

Reaching a lofty 8ft 11in, Robert Wadlow w

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