[WORLDKINGS] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P. 497) Dead Sea Depression (Israel - Jordan - West Bank): World’s lowest land point
02-09-2023
(worldkings.org) The lowest land point is the Dead Sea Depression with an elevation amounting to approximately 430.5 meters below sea level, however, this elevation is an estimate and tends to fluctuate. On September 2nd, 2023, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared the Dead Sea Depression as “the world’s lowest land point.”
[WORLDKINGS] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P. 496) Charles Frederick Worth (England): World’s first person to develop a distinct brand logo on clothing
31-08-2023
(worldkings.org) Charles Frederick Worth was the first designer to label his clothing, sewing his name into each garment he produced. This made him the first person to develop a distinct brand logo on clothing. On August 31st, 2023, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Charles Frederick Worth as the “World’s first person to develop a distinct brand logo on clothing”.
[WORLDKINGS] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P. 495) Texas Instruments Incorporated (United States): The company launches world’s first handheld electronic calculator
29-08-2023
(worldkings.org) In 1967, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) invented the world’s first handheld electronic calculator. While small enough to fit into the palm of a hand, the Cal-Tech is powerful enough to perform basic math functions. On August 29th, 2023, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Texas Instruments Incorporated as “The company launches the world’s first handheld electronic calculator”.
[WORLDKINGS] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.494) Vigdís Finnbogadóttir (Iceland): The world's first woman who was democratically elected as president
26-08-2023
(WorldKings.org) With her election as President of Iceland in 1980, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir became the world's first elected female head of state. On August 26, 2023, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Vigdís Finnbogadóttir as "The world's first woman who was democratically elected as president."
[WORLDKINGS] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.493) Millan Ludena (Ecuador): The world’s first person to run a half-marathon underground
24-08-2023
(Worldkings.org) Millan Ludeña, an Ecuadorian marathon runner, became the first person to run a half-marathon fully underground in the deepest part of Mponeng Gold Mine. On August 24, 2023, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Millan Ludena as "The world’s first person to run a half-marathon underground."
[WORLDKINGS] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.492) Bartolomeo Cristofori (Italy): The first person to invent the piano
22-08-2023
(Worldkings.org) Bartolomeo Cristofori di Francesco is an Italian inventor. He is the inventor of the piano, which is familiar to the whole world. On August 22, 2023, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Bartolomeo Cristofori as "The first person to invent the piano."
[WORLDKINGS] Top 500 Constant World Records (P.488) Mae Carol Jemison (The United States): World's first black woman to go into space
12-08-2023
(worldkings.org) Mae Carol Jemison became the first black woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992. On August 12th, 2023, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Pantanal as the “world's first black woman to go into space”.
[WORLDKINGS] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.487) Willem Johan Kolff (Netherland): The person to create the world’s first practical dialyzer
10-08-2023
(worldkings.org) The first artificial kidney, the Kolff-Brigham artificial kidney, was developed in 1943. On August 10th, 2023, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Willem Johan Kolff as the “Person to create the world’s first practical dialyzer”.
[WORLDKINGS] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.486) Fernsehturm Stuttgart (Germany): The world’s first telecommunications tower constructed from reinforced concrete
08-08-2023
(worldkings.org) Fernsehturm Stuttgart was inaugurated on 5 February 1956. On August 08th, 2023, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Fernsehturm Stuttgart as the “World’s first telecommunications tower constructed from reinforced concrete”.
[WORLDKINGS] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P. 485) TRIWA (Sweden): World’s first company launched a watch made of Recycled Ocean Plastic
05-08-2023
(worldkings.org) In 2023, TRIWA, the Swedish watch and accessory brand known for its commitment to sustainability, is proud to announce the launch of its latest watch, Ocean Plastic Timer made completely from recycled ocean plastic. It is the world’s first watch made of Recycled Ocean Plastic. On August 5th, 2023, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared TRIWA as the “World’s first company launched a watch made of Recycled Ocean Plastic.”