Born 1904

Your life in history

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

1. 1904

   You were born

2. 1909

   You turned 5

3. 1914

   You turned 10

4. 1917

   You turned 13

5. 1920

   You turned 16

6. 1922

   You turned 18

7. 1925

   You turned 21

8. 1934

   You turned 30

9. 1944

   You turned 40

10. 1954

    You turned 50

11. 1964

    You turned 60

12. 1974

    You turned 70

13. 1984

    You turned 80

14. 1994

    You turned 90

    Nelson Mandela became President — On 10 May 1994, South Africa’s first fully democratic elections made Mandela president.

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 1904 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1922, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1904 with 1998 →

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