The longest birthday ever recorded was 48 hours, achieved by Paul Morgan (USA) on February 3, 2018. He accomplished this by traveling across multiple time zones, starting in Apia, Samoa, and ending in Lihue, Hawaii, USA. This allowed him to celebrate his 28th birthday for an extended period of time.
The Guinness World Record for the longest birthday is for the longest time to celebrate a birthday within the same actual date. This means that the individual attempting the record must celebrate their birthday across multiple time zones to extend the duration of their birthday celebration.
The record attempt involved Paul traveling from Apia, Samoa, to Auckland, New Zealand, then to Los Angeles, California, USA, and finally to Lihue, Hawaii, USA. He meticulously planned his journey to maximize the time he could spend celebrating his birthday, resulting in an impressive 48 hours.
It's important to note that the "longest birthday" is a unique and somewhat arbitrary record. The concept of a "birthday" is fundamentally tied to a 24-hour period, but by traveling across time zones, individuals can manipulate the duration of their celebration. Nevertheless, Paul Morgan's achievement is a remarkable testament to his dedication and planning.
