1953: What A Year To Be Born!

By Robin Bennett-Freebairn

This beautifully illustrated book explores the fascinating people, extraordinary events and amazing stories that made the headlines in this special year.

Fascinating stories include:

1. Who discovered the “Secret of Life” this year?
2. Which extraordinary scientific discovery was exposed to be a hoax?
3. Why were children in the UK so excited on the 5th February?
4. Which incredible event was announced on the same day as the Coronation?
5. Who was married in the social event of the season?

Colour-coded chapters include:

1. In The News
2. Famous Birthdays
3. Everyday Life
4. Entertainment
5. Arts and Literature
6. Science, Technology and Innovation
7. Stories of Heroes, Triumphs and Disasters
8. 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.

1953 was a remarkable year. In fact…What A Year To Be Born!