Description
THE PERFECT BIRTHDAY PRESENT TO CELEBRATE AN 82nd BIRTHDAY
This beautifully illustrated book explores the fascinating people, extraordinary events and amazing stories that made the headlines in this special year.
**Please note that this is the UK edition, however there is still plenty of content for US, Canadian and international readers to enjoy**
Fascinating stories 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?
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.
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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