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.
5. Music man
Festival Piano Trio Pierre Tournier, Solomon and Zino Francescatti at the 1955 Edinburgh International Festival. | National World
6. Country life
Sowing a field of oats using a machine and horses pulling a plough at an East Lothian arable farm in September 1955. | National World
7. Electioneering
During the 1955 General election campaign, Independent Liberal candidate Sir Andrew Murray addresses people at an open air meeting at Queen Victoria statue at the foot of Leith Walk, in Edinburgh. | National World
