Born 1900

Your life in history

Every milestone of your life happened in a historical year. Here they are, side by side.

1. 1900

   You were born

2. 1905

   You turned 5

3. 1910

   You turned 10

4. 1913

   You turned 13

5. 1916

   You turned 16

6. 1918

   You turned 18

7. 1921

   You turned 21

8. 1930

   You turned 30

   Pluto was discovered — In February 1930, Clyde Tombaugh spotted a new planet from Lowell Observatory. It kept its status until 2006.

9. 1940

   You turned 40

10. 1950

    You turned 50

11. 1960

    You turned 60

12. 1970

    You turned 70

13. 1980

    You turned 80

14. 1990

    You turned 90

    Margaret Thatcher resigned — After eleven years in power, the Prime Minister stood down on 22 November 1990.

Historical notes appear for years we've filled in so far — more are being added all the time.

Keep exploring

• See the world you were born into →

  The full picture for 1900 — music, movies, technology and more.

• What was the world like when you turned 18? →

  The year 1918, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

  From the NHS to the iPhone — how much arrived after you did?

• Compare 1900 with 1998 →

  Two birth years, side by side. Try it with family.