For Those Celebrating A 53rd 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:

• Where was the world’s first mobile phone call made?

• Who survived the deepest ever undersea rescue?

• Which global music phenomenon started in New York?

• Who scared cinema-goers witless this year?

• Which iconic Australian building did the Queen formally open?

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.

1973 was a remarkable year. In fact…What A Year To Be Born!