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.
13. It's Christmas
Crowds outside Patrick Thomson's department store in Edinburgh as Santa Claus climbs down a golden ladder in November 1955 . The shop advertised itself as 'The Store of a Thousand Gifts'. | National World
14. Euro adventure
In 1955 Hibs became the first British team to enter European competition. In the first round of the European Cup they were drawn against German champions Rot Weiss. In the second leg Jimmy Mulkerrin of Hibs has a shot blocked by Vorderbaumen and Wewers. The game ended 1-1 after Hibs had won the first game in Essen 4-0. | National World
15. Festival fun
The BBC Symphony Orchestra in the Usher Hall conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent during the 1955 Edinburgh Festival. | National World
16. Screen stars
Film director Ralph Thomas and producer Betty Box with actor Dirk Bogarde at Filmhouse during the Edinburgh Film Festival 1955. | TSPL