What celebrity has the most people at their funeral?
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What celebrity has the most people at their funeral?
Of the nearly 80,000 people who descended upon Elvis’s Graceland home to see his body, only about 2,000 were able to view him and only 200 close friends and family attended the funeral service. In 1969, the funeral of CN Annadurai took the Guinness World Record for highest funeral attendance, a record it still holds.
What is the most watched funeral ever?
Diana’s funeral was televised and watched by over 32 million in the UK, a figure only surpassed by the 1966 World Cup Final, although estimates suggest around 2.5 billion people watched worldwide. From royalty to the King of Pop – Michael Jackson.
What was the largest gathering of humans ever?
Here is a list of 10 of the largest gatherings in human history:
- Kumbh Mela Pilgrimage. Where: India.
- Arbaeen Festival. Where: Iraq.
- Funeral of CM Annadurai. Where: India.
- Funeral of Ayatollah Khomeini. Where: Iran.
- Papal Gathering. Where: Philippines.
- World Youth Day.
- Funeral of Gamal Abdel Nasser.
- Rod Stewart Concert.
What is the most attended event ever?
Over 10 million
| Event | Date | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| Maha Kumbh Mela | 10 February 2013 | 30 million |
| Arba’een Pilgrimage | 2016 | 20–30 million |
| Arba’een Pilgrimage | 2015 | 27 million |
| Arba’een Pilgrimage | 2014 | 20 million |
How much did Michael Jackson’s gold coffin cost?
Late King of Pop Michael Jackson will be buried in a solid bronze, gold-plated coffin worth a whopping 2,50,000 dollars, say reports. According to TMZ.com, the casket, called a Promethean, will feature a blue velvet interior and a hand-polished, mirror finish.
What’s the most expensive cremation?
Prices in the US: Top 10 most expensive cities
| City | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 1. New York City, NY | $550 | $10,200 |
| 2. Washington, DC | $700 | $7,600 |
| 3. Houston, TX | $675 | $6,800 |
| 4. Dallas, TX | $850 | $6,300 |