THE PERFECT BIRTHDAY PRESENT OR CHRISTMAS GIFT TO CELEBRATE 70 YEARS

Looking for a unique and meaningful gift that delights upon opening and will be treasured long after the festivities are over? This beautifully illustrated keepsake is ideal for someone special turning 70 years old in 2026.

Give the gift of nostalgia with this What A Year To Be Born® book that explores the fascinating people, extraordinary events and amazing stories that made the headlines in 1956.

**Please note that this is the UK edition, however there is still plenty of content for US, Canadian and international readers to enjoy**

Fascinating birth year stories from 1956 include:
Why did a British frogman's secret dive spark a diplomatic crisis?
What mysterious incident occurred in the 1956 Grand National?
Which TV entertainer secretly invented an artificial heart?
Why was there 'blood in the water' during the Summer Olympics?
What forced Pan Am Flight 6 to ditch in the Pacific Ocean?
Easy to follow colour-coded chapters include:
1956 In The News
Famous People Born in 1956
Everyday Life in 1956
Entertainment in 1956
Arts and Literature in 1956
Science, Technology and Innovation in 1956
Stories of Heroes, Horrors and Disasters
Sport in 1956

Whether as a wonderful Christmas gift or for a 70th birthday celebration, this carefully researched, nostalgic guide will delight a 70-year-old curious about the world they were born into.

1956 was a remarkable year. In fact…What A Year To Be Born®