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There was plenty going on in the world in 1959 - the year Fidel Castro rose to power in Cuba.
Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states of the USA, Barbie dolls were sold for the first time and Ben-Hur was released in cinemas.
In Britain the Mini motor car was released, postcodes were introduced and the first episode of Juke Box Jury aired on the BBC.
Meanwhile in Scotland the Chapelcross nuclear power station opened, 47 people died in the Auchengeich mining disaster, and Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr was born.
Here are 23 pictures to take you back to that time.
9. Well played
The British Open 1959 Championship winner Gary Player receives the Claret Jug from Mr R Carnegie. | National World
10. New gadget
A modern milk machine at J R Allans food store on South Bridge, Edinburgh, in September 1959. | Johnston Press Resell
11. Fan power
Hibs fans queue at Edinburgh's Princes Street Station for the special train to Glasgow in March 1959. It was to end in disappointment though as the Scottish cup tie ended in a 2-1 win for Third Lanark. | National World
12. Read all about it
The Scotsman stand at the Royal Highland Show in 1959. | National World