1956 The Year You Were Born: UK and World News From Every Day Of The Year

Celebrate a milestone with this comprehensive look back at 1956. This 130-page book is packed with newspaper news from every day of the year, including the reader's specific birthday. It serves as an ideal gift for anyone turning 70 in 2026, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or as a thoughtful addition to Mother's Day or Father's Day presents.

• A great 70th birthday gift for men or women born in 1956.
• Ideal alternative or addition to a 70th birthday card for mum or dad.
• Suitable for celebrating birthdays, marriages, or anniversaries in 2026.

Discover the world of 1956 day-by-day, featuring major social, economic, and cultural events:

• News taken directly from newspapers covering every day of the year.
• Coverage of Famous Births and Deaths, Major Sporting Events, Music, Television, Film, Fashion, and Culture.
• Insights into Science, Nature, Technology, and the Lifestyles of Everyday People.
• Includes 53 full-page features on specific events like Burns Night, Valentine's Day, Wimbledon, and The Proms, plus 42 more.
• Black and white photos and illustrations show how lives were shaped by events.

Find out what was happening in the world when you reached these significant ages:

• Five and started Primary School
• Eleven and started Secondary School
• Fifteen and could leave school
• Twenty-One and got the ‘key of the door!’

• Authors: Malcolm Watson, Elizabeth Absalom
• Binding: Paperback
• Print Length: 130 pages
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 216mm x 8mm x 279mm (or 21.59 x 0.76 x 27.94 cm)
• Item Weight: 399 g
• Publication Date: October 21, 2025
• ISBN 13: 979-8270758479
• Format Note: This quality A4 sized book is packed with photographs. (Note: The hardcover version is mentioned as a premium option, but this listing is for the paperback binding.)

This A4 sized book offers a nostalgic journey through 1956, bringing memories flooding back with quality photographs and detailed historical context.