For those celebrating a 70th 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:
Why did a vampire cause panic in the streets of Glasgow?
What happened in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds to set a new world record?
Which global superstar was told he was never going to make it as a singer?
What new silent threat could be found lurking in the deep?
What cut short the career of one of the world’s greatest tennis players?

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.
 
1954 was a remarkable year. In fact…What A Year To Be Born!