Description
THE PERFECT BIRTHDAY PRESENT TO CELEBRATE 83 YEARS
Looking for a unique and meaningful gift that delights upon opening and will be treasured long after the festivities are over? This beautifully illustrated keepsake is ideal for someone special turning 83 years old in 2025.
Give the gift of nostalgia with this What A Year To Be Born book that explores the fascinating people, extraordinary events and amazing stories that made the headlines in 1942.
**Please note that this is the UK edition, however there is still plenty of content for US, Canadian and international readers to enjoy**
Fascinating birth year stories from 1942 include:
- Which Hollywood actress would become known as ‘the Mother of Wi-Fi’?
- What did Henry Coover Jr. invent by accident?
- Who survived 133 days lost-at-sea alone on a raft?
- What caused the tragedy at Skeleton Lake?
- Which world-famous charitable organisation was founded in Oxford?
Easy to follow colour-coded chapters include:
- 1942 In The News
- Famous People Born in 1942
- Everyday Life in 1942
- Entertainment in 1942
- Arts and Literature in 1942
- Science, Technology and Innovation in 1942
- Stories of Heroes, Triumphs and Disasters
- Sport in 1942
As a wonderful birthday gift, this carefully researched, nostalgic guide will delight a 83-year-old curious about the world they were born into.
1942 was a remarkable year. In fact…What A Year To Be Born!
Details
Publisher - Emersive Limited
Language - English
Paperback
Contributors
Author
Robin Bennett-Freebairn
Joe Toussaint
Published Date - March 17 2022
ISBN - 9781739735401
Dimensions - 24.6 x 18.9 x 0.6 cm
Page Count - 92
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