60th Birthday Gift Idea – What A Year It Was 1955
Looking for a great 60th birthday gift idea for someone special born in 1955? I know how you feel –
you want something unusual, unforgettable, precious, highly impressive and yet, really useful! Well, sometimes, this combination is quite imaginary. But I know WHAT is ALWAYS well received, evaluated and TOUCHING – a gift of memories! Of all kinds! No matter if it comes to personal memories and keepsakes or those related to the time in which people lived.
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In The Year They Were Born – 1955!
One of the nicest things you can do on someone’s birthday is to think of ways to recall their memories and let them realize through how many things they have been through. I know, some people are worried about turning 60. But I myself declare that everyone will love each of the 1955 birthday gift ideas listed below. Each one of them!
The Idea Behind – What A Year It Was – 1955- Do-It-Yourself or Buy-It-Yourself?
Basically, What A Year It Was is one of the coolest birthday gift ideas ever. As a matter of fact, it is so true for almost every birthday you can imagine, especially milestones. And it’s the coolest because let you be creative.
I made this for my dad’s 60th birthday, back in 2015. It was just a part of the gift, so I simply attach them together. (the other part actually was within the Vintage Dude topic. Because, yeah – he still rocks! Check these cool 60th birthday gift ideas for an old dude )
He loved it so much and discuss with mom all the facts he read about like for hours. Lots of memories. Lots of stories to share.
All you need is some computer skills on Word, PowerPoint or Canva + interesting facts of the year of birth (1955 in this case) + home printer. Then just make a combination of some curious facts about the world in the year 1955.
I’ve told you, I gave my gift for Dad for the year 1955 (when he was born), so here it is – I am sharing it with you as a downloadable template. I’ve checked all the facts carefully on authority sites like Wikipedia and Billboard magazine, so you can trust the reliability of the information.
What A Year It Was 1955 Random Facts
- McDonald’s fast-food chain started by Ray Croc
- Guinness Book of Records published the first edition
- Pop singers include Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, and Chuck Berry
- African American Rosa Parks famously refuses to give up her bus seat to a white person
- “Fish Fingers” invented and marketed by Birds Eye (fish didn’t have fingers up until then)
- Christopher Cockerell invents the hovercraft
- Lady and The Tramp screened in cinemas
- Kermit the Frog was created
- Velcro is invented in Switzerland
- The average cost of a new house $10,950
- Average wage $4,137 / year
- Gas cost 23 cents a gallon
- Bread costs $ 0.18
- A new car cost $1,900 on average
Most of these facts pertain the USA, so you’ll have to dig around and find your own facts relevant to your own country if you live outside the USA. Anyway, you can find more facts:
Free Downloadable Template
To make a really neat gift, turn these facts into a poster-gift like this:
Download the free template – click HERE
and simply print it.
If you’re giving a framed print as a gift, then the thickness of the paper is less important so long as the colors are vibrant. Personally, I prefer “matted” frames, which are ones that have a white border around the poster. I think they look great, and they also make your gift feel bigger and more substantial. If you ever visit a high-end photography gallery, you’ll notice that this is the type of frame that they use, simply because they look fantastic.
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Is That All That You Suggest?
Oh no, it was just the beginning for the crafty people here.
1. The 1955 Time Passages Yearbook
2. Back in the Day Almanac 1955
3. 1955 Flickback DVD Greeting Card
No matter which option you like more, I must share one definite advantage of these products with you – they are proudly made in the USA!
4. 1955 Movie Night Package 
It contains an entertaining package with a bag of buttered popcorn (it’s for a movie night, no doubt), a DVD of 1955 events and a 24-page 1955 trivia booklet, everything wrapped in cellophane with a bow. Ready to give as a 60th birthday gift. I personally would add one or more DVD movie classics from those ancient times just for fun. You can always check which movies were released in 1955 in the IMDB site. I know that Lady and the Tramp is a cartoon, but having in mind that it is one of the most significant facts from 1955 plus the story is quite romantic and sweet, that could be an excellent choice for a birthday lady. Otherwise, Henry Fonda starring as Mister Roberts. Just a suggestion.
Additional gift idea: if you have a big budget on a one-of-a-kind 60th birthday gift, then a DIY thoughtful gift idea is to assemble a Movie Night Package with 60 different blockbusters DVDs through the years from 1955 to 2015 (one movie per one year). I know it sounds like a lot of money, but each old DVD movie could be found for no more than a few bucks.
5. 1955 Trivia Playing Cards
The fifties was a decade full of people, places, and events that changed the course of human history forever. Remember them all? Well, let’s see…The set contains 2 decks in one: a trivia deck with different questions for 1955, and a regulation playing card deck complete with 2 jokers. The 52 different illustrated questions in each deck range from easy to challenging and each question is specific to the year. Topics include entertainment, culture, world events, celebrities, sports. The answers are given on separate answer key card included with each deck. It’s nice not only as a gift but as an entertainment for the party itself.
Final Thoughts
I can’t think of anything more nostalgic and curious than these 60th birthday gift ideas. As a matter of fact, at least one of these options is always accompanying my gift. Which one did you like most?
