Born 1906

Your life in history

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

1. 1906

   You were born

2. 1911

   You turned 5

3. 1916

   You turned 10

4. 1919

   You turned 13

5. 1922

   You turned 16

6. 1924

   You turned 18

7. 1927

   You turned 21

8. 1936

   You turned 30

9. 1946

   You turned 40

10. 1956

    You turned 50

11. 1966

    You turned 60

12. 1976

    You turned 70

13. 1986

    You turned 80

14. 1996

    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 1906 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1924, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1906 with 1998 →

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