For those celebrating an 82nd birthday
This beautifully illustrated book explores the fascinating people, extraordinary events and amazing stories that made the headlines in this special year.
 
Fascinating stories include:
Which Hollywood actress would become known as ‘the Mother of Wi-Fi’?
What did Henry Coover Jr. invent by accident?
Who survived 133 days lost-at-sea alone on a raft?
What caused the tragedy at Skeleton Lake?
Which world famous charitable organisation was founded in Oxford?

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.
 
1942 was a remarkable year. In fact…What A Year To Be Born!