The 1975 assassination of a Guinness World Records founder shocked the British public
The co-founder of the Guinness World Records was targeted and killed by the IRA in 1975 after he courageously offered a massive reward to help stop a wave of bombings in London.
Ross McWhirter was a household name in Britain, known for his incredible memory and for establishing the Guinness World Records with his twin brother. In 1975, he used his platform to offer a 50,000 pound reward for information leading to the arrest of IRA bombers. This bold public stand made him a target, and he was tragically assassinated outside his home shortly after.
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