Born 1908

Your life in history

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

1. 1908

   You were born

2. 1913

   You turned 5

3. 1918

   You turned 10

4. 1921

   You turned 13

5. 1924

   You turned 16

6. 1926

   You turned 18

   The first public demonstration of television — In a London room in January 1926, John Logie Baird showed moving images to the public for the first time.

7. 1929

   You turned 21

8. 1938

   You turned 30

9. 1948

   You turned 40

10. 1958

    You turned 50

11. 1968

    You turned 60

12. 1978

    You turned 70

13. 1988

    You turned 80

14. 1998

    You turned 90

    Google was founded — Larry Page and Sergey Brin registered their company in September 1998. The internet changed forever.

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 1908 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1926, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1908 with 1998 →

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