For Those Celebrating A 71st 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