For Those Celebrating A 72nd Birthday

This beautifully illustrated paperback book explores the fascinating people, extraordinary events and amazing stories that made the headlines in this special year.

Fascinating stories include:

• Why did a vampire cause panic in the streets of Glasgow?

• What happened in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds to set a new world record?

• Which global superstar was told he was never going to make it as a singer?

• What new silent threat could be found lurking in the deep?

• What cut short the career of one of the world’s greatest tennis players?

Colour-coded chapters include:

• In The News

• Famous Birthdays

• Everyday Life

• Entertainment

• Arts and Literature

• Science, Technology and Innovation

• Stories of Heroes, Triumphs and Disasters

• Sport

Packed with well-known facts and extraordinary stories, this carefully researched guide will appeal to anyone interested to find out more about the year they were born.

1954 was a remarkable year. In fact…What A Year To Be Born!