1954: 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. Why did a vampire cause panic in the streets of Glasgow?
2. What happened in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds to set a new world record?
3. Which global superstar was told he was never going to make it as a singer?
4. What new silent threat could be found lurking in the deep?
5. What cut short the career of one of the world’s greatest tennis players?

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.

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