The world was going through massive change in 1953 - the year Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Soviet leader Joseph Stalin died leading to a power struggle in the USSR, the Korean War came to an end, and a train crash in New Zealand killed 151 people.
In Britain there were celebrations for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, scientists at Cambridge University determined the double-helix structure of DNA, and over 300 people died when a massive storm surge from the North Sea flooded large areas of the east coast.
Meanwhile in Scotland the Royal Yacht Britannia was launched by Queen Elizabeth II, Celtic beat Hibernian 2-0 in the final of the Coronation Cup, and former Prime Minister Tony Blair was born in Edinburgh.
Here are 26 pictures to take you back to that year.
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21. On the ball
Hearts football team training at Tynecastle in 1953 - Davie Laing and Willie Bauld show their skills | National World
22. Racer
Speedway rider Bob Mark takes a corner at Meadowbank during Edinburgh Monarch's pre-season trials in 1953. | National World
23. Stylish dining
Lunch time at the Festival Club during the 1953 Edinburgh Festival. A lion rampant in flowers forms part of the decorations. | National World
24. Feats of strength
Tossing the caber at the 1953 City of Edinburgh Highland Games at Murrayfield Stadium. | National World