Giant hug breaks world record

More than 3,000 people broke a world record when they joined together for the world's biggest hug.

Sun, 23 Jun, 2002 - 20:43

More than 3,000 people broke a world record when they joined together for the world's biggest hug.

With 3,424 people taking part in National Hug Day at Harvey Haddon Sports Centre, Bilborough, Nottingham, the record was brought over the Atlantic to the UK.

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