For those celebrating a 50th 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 British Royal was the victim of an attempted kidnapping?
Who disappeared without a trace in 1974?
What did farmers unearth whilst digging a well in China?
Who made an attempt at extraterrestrial communication in 1974?
Where in the UK was the first McDonald’s restaurant opened?
 
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.
 
1974 was a remarkable year. In fact…What A Year To Be Born!