Born 1907

Your life in history

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

1. 1907

   You were born

2. 1912

   You turned 5

   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.

3. 1917

   You turned 10

4. 1920

   You turned 13

5. 1923

   You turned 16

6. 1925

   You turned 18

7. 1928

   You turned 21

8. 1937

   You turned 30

9. 1947

   You turned 40

10. 1957

    You turned 50

11. 1967

    You turned 60

    The Six-Day War redrew the Middle East — In June 1967, six days of fighting between Israel and its neighbours changed the map of the region.

12. 1977

    You turned 70

13. 1987

    You turned 80

14. 1997

    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 1907 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1925, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1907 with 1998 →

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