Step back into 1986: the year Top Gun soared onto cinema screens, Maradona made football history and Halley’s Comet returned to the skies.
This beautiful hardback book, designed and printed in the UK, celebrates the headlines, music, culture and defining moments of 1986, making it the perfect 40th birthday gift for anyone born in that remarkable year. Discover 96 full-colour pages of fascinating 1986 events, music, news and everyday life, packed with original photographs, headlines and memories.
We’ve upgraded our delivery service to use Royal Mail exclusively, with free UK delivery via Tracked 48 and a Tracked 24 upgrade available for a faster, more reliable experience.
Every standard book order includes a FREE blank “Happy Birthday” card and envelope.
Gift Wrap Option available
Choose “Gift Wrap with Msg” from the Options dropdown to add our kraft paper wrapping and ribbon, along with a handwritten message card. Please note: “Mark order as a gift” hides the price but does not include wrapping.
A Meaningful 40th Birthday Gift
Whether for Mum, Dad, a partner or a friend, this keepsake book sparks memories and conversation. A thoughtful gift that celebrates not just a year, but a lifetime.
Easy-to-follow, colour-coded chapters include:
• 1986 In The News
• Famous People Born in 1986
• Everyday Life in 1986
• Entertainment in 1986
• Arts and Literature in 1986
• Science and Innovation in 1986
• Stories of Heroes and Disasters
• Sport in 1986
Fast UK Dispatch
Ready to dispatch within 1–2 business days from the UK. Delivery upgrades are available at checkout for extra peace of mind when ordering close to a special occasion.
