Born 1902

Your life in history

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

1. 1902

   You were born

2. 1907

   You turned 5

3. 1912

   You turned 10

   The Titanic sank on her maiden voyage — On 15 April 1912, RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic. More than 1,500 people were lost.

4. 1915

   You turned 13

5. 1918

   You turned 16

6. 1920

   You turned 18

7. 1923

   You turned 21

8. 1932

   You turned 30

9. 1942

   You turned 40

10. 1952

    You turned 50

11. 1962

    You turned 60

12. 1972

    You turned 70

13. 1982

    You turned 80

14. 1992

    You turned 90

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 1902 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1920, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1902 with 1998 →

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