There was plenty going on in the world in 1955 - the year in which the civil rights movement in America was kickstarted by the Montgomery Bus Boycott following Rosa Parks' arrest.
Disneyland opened its doors for the first time, while James Dean was starring in Rebel Without a Cause at the cinema.
In the UK, Winston Churchill resigned as Prime Minister, Princess Margaret called off plans to get married to Group Captain Peter Townsend, and ITV launched.
Meanwhile in Scotland a severe winter freeze caused disruption saw Operation Snowdrop launched to help cut-off communities, the Conservatives won a landslide victory in the UK General Election and the Scottish Cup Final was broadcast live on television for the first time.
Here are 19 pictures from our archive to take you back to those days.
17. Welcome to Scotland
King Hussein of Jordan in Edinburgh, shaking hands with Lord Provost Miller, at the Caledonian Hotel in May 1955. | National World
19. Famous furry face
Sooty the glove puppet with Harry Corbett on Edinburgh in 1955. | National World