For those celebrating a 62nd 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:
Who ‘blinked’ as the world teetered on the edge of nuclear Armageddon?
What made the 1962 Derby the most dramatic in its near 200-year history?
Which iconic band performed their first public gig at the Marquee Jazz Club?
Who appeared on the very first live transatlantic TV broadcast?
What caused the village of Ranrahirca in Peru to disappear overnight?

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.
 
1962 was a remarkable year. In fact…What A Year To Be Born!