For Those Celebrating A 70th Birthday
This beautifully illustrated hardback book explores the fascinating people, extraordinary events and amazing stories that made the headlines in this special year.
Fascinating stories include:
- Who achieved the greatest feat in mountaineering?
- Which song topped the charts for 11 weeks in a row?
- How did a golden plover inspire the Guinness Book of Records?
- Which three titans of technology were all born in 1955?
- Why did the inventor of Velcro need to thank his dog?
Colour-coded chapters include:
- 1955 In The News
- Famous People Born in 1955
- Everyday Life in 1955
- Entertainment in 1955
- Arts and Literature in 1955
- Science, Technology and Innovation in 1955
- Stories of Heroes, Horrors and Disasters
- Sport in 1955
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.
1955 was a remarkable year. In fact…What A Year To Be Born
1955: What A Year To Be Born | Hardback Edition
SKU: 9781918323009
£15.99Price
Publication Date: 15th October 2025
Language: English
Paperback: 94 pages
ISBN: 978-1-91832-300-9
Dimensions: 19.5 x 0.75 x 25.2 cm
Please note that this is the UK edition, however there is still plenty of content for US, Canadian and international readers to enjoy