Oldest mummy
Mummification dates from 2600BC or the 4th dynasty of the Egyptian pharaohs. The oldest complete mummy is of Wati, a court musician of c. 2400BC from the tomb of Nefer in Saqqâra, Egypt, found in 1944.
Author Archives: admin
Oldest motor racing championships
The oldest motor racing championships still active today is Turismo Carretera (Argentina), the annual championship was first competed for in Argentina, from 5 August 1937. The first champion was Eduardo Pedrazzini driving for Ford. Other champions have included 5 time Formula One winner, Juan Manuel Fangio and Ferrari’s first formula one champion Jose Froilan Gonzalez. The original governing body of Turismo Carretera the ACA became the ACTC in 1979 in response to the growth and success of the championships. Despite this change there has been Continue reading →
Most expensive bra
The world’s most expensive bra is the $12.5-million (£8.6-million) Heavenly Star Bra, by Victoria’s Secret, created in 2001. It features 1,200 Sri Lankan pink sapphires and as its centerpiece a 90-carat emerald cut diamond that was worth $10.6 million (£7.3 million) alone at the time. The 2005 Sexy Splendor Fantasy Bra also had a $12.5-million selling price, though in comparative terms its value is less than that of the 2001 bra. Both bras were part of the Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra line.
Fastest time to complete a marathon on each continent and the North Pole (female)
The fastest time to complete a marathon on each continent and the North Pole (female) is 225 days 18 hours and was achieved by Fiona Oakes (UK) from 8 April to 20 November 2013. Marathon 1 (North Pole) – North Pole Marathon, 08/04/13 – 04:53:10 (1st place) Marathon 2 (Europe) – Isle of Man Marathon, 11/08/13 – 3:12:55 (1st place) Marathon 3 (Australasia) – Adelaide Marathon, 25/08/13 – 3:08:43 (3rd place) Marathon 4 (Asia) – Siberian International Marathon, 22/09/13 – 3:11:47 (13th place) Marathon 5 Continue reading →
Oldest elephant
The oldest elephant ever was Lin Wang, an Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), who died on 26 February 2003 aged 86, at Taipei Zoo, Taiwan. Grandpa Lin, as he became known, carried supplies through the jungles of Myanmar (formerly Burma) for the Japanese army, during World War II. He was even taken prisoner by the Chinese in 1943. Lin Wang retired to the Zoo in 1954. The average age of an Asian elephant is 60 years.
Oldest outdoor bowls IBD world champion (male)
The oldest IBD outdoor bowls world champion was Henry ‘Wal’ Browning (Australia) who won the 2007 World Championship at Harbord Bowling Club, Sydney, Australia, on 25 October 2007, aged 79 years 169 days. The IBD (International Bowls for the Disabled) is the official federation for disabled competition in outdoor and indoor bowls. They are officially recognised by World Bowls, the international able-bodied federation for the sport. Wal won the world championships in the B2-3 discipline.
Oldest Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actress
Peggy Ashcroft (UK, 1907–1991) won the Best Actress in a Supporting Role Academy Award for Passage to India (UK/USA 1984) on 25 March 1985 aged 77 years 93 days. Name Born Film Won Age Peggy Ashcroft (UK) 22 December 1907 A Passage to India (UK/US 1984) 25 March 1985 77 years 93 days Ruth Gordon (USA) 30 October 1896 Rosemary’s Baby (USA 1968) 14 April 1969 72 years 166 days Margaret Rutherford (UK) 11 May 1892 The V.I.P.s (UK 1963) 13 April 1964 71 years Continue reading →
Oldest Oscar winner as Best Actress
Jessica Tandy (UK, 1909 – 94), won the Best Actress Oscar for Driving Miss Daisy (USA 1989) on 29 March 1990 at the age of 80 years 295 days. Previous holder was Katherine Hepburn (USA, 1907 – 2003) who won the Oscar on 29 March 1982 aged 74 years 321 days for On Golden Pond (USA 1981). Name Born Film Won Age Jessica Tandy (UK) 7 June 1909 Driving Miss Daisy (USA 1989) 29 March 1990 80 years 295 days Katherine Hepburn (USA) 12 May 1907 Continue reading →
Oldest Oscar winner as Best Actor
Henry Fonda (USA, 1905 – 1982) won the Best Actor Oscar on 29 March 1982 for his performance as ‘Norman Thayer Jr’ in On Golden Pond (USA 1981) aged 76 years 317 days. Name Born Film Won Age Henry Fonda (USA) 16 May 1905 On Golden Pond (USA 1981) 29 March 1982 76 years 317 days John Wayne (USA) 26 May 1907 True Grit (USA 1969) 7 April 1970 62 years 316 days George Arliss (UK) 10 April 1868 Disraeli (UK 1929) 5 November 1930 Continue reading →
Oldest Oscar nominee for Best Actor
Richard Farnsworth (USA, 1920 – 2000) was aged 79 years 167 days when the Academy nominated him for Best Actor for his role as Alvin Straight in The Straight Story (USA 1999) on 15 February 2000. He came out of semi-retirement to play the role and died six months after picking up his Oscar on 6 October 2000. He was a stuntman for forty years before becoming an actor, doubling for the likes of Roy Rogers and Gary Cooper (both USA). Name Born Film Won Age Continue reading →