For those celebrating an 80th 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 movie star was awarded the Medal of Freedom?
What caused an assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler to fail?
Why was the tragic demise of a Dambuster hero so puzzling?
What were Hobart’s Funnies and what role did they play in D-Day?
Which international rugby player became the leader of an SAS regiment?
 
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.

1944 was a remarkable year. In fact…What A Year To Be Born!