Land-speed landmarks - first to exceed 500 mi/h

According to Official Guinness Records,

Craig Breedlove (USA), driving Spirit of America Sonic I (jet engine), achieved a speed of 555.485 mi/h in Bonneville, Utah, USA, on 2 November 1965.

For a complete list of 1965 records, please visit 1965 Guinness Records in United States.

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