A year-by-year chronicle of the twentieth century, highlighting the major news stories, as well as popular events that defined the times.

The thirty-fourth annual compilation of world records is arranged in an easy-to-follow, ready-reference format and encompasses a host of facts, figures, and feasts from sports, science, the arts, human achievement, and more.

The thirty-fourth annual compilation of world records is arranged in an easy-to-follow, ready-reference format and encompasses a host of facts, figures, and feasts from sports, science, the arts, human achievement, and more

Here is the brand-new, updated edition of the multimillion-copy bestseller. From extraordinary human achievements to wonders of the universe, this consistent favorite features facts, feats and figures that are hardly believable but always surprisingly true! The definitive collection of outstanding records from all over the world.