Born 1910

Your life in history

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

1. 1910

   You were born

2. 1915

   You turned 5

3. 1920

   You turned 10

4. 1923

   You turned 13

5. 1926

   You turned 16

   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.

6. 1928

   You turned 18

7. 1931

   You turned 21

8. 1940

   You turned 30

9. 1950

   You turned 40

10. 1960

    You turned 50

11. 1970

    You turned 60

12. 1980

    You turned 70

13. 1990

    You turned 80

    Margaret Thatcher resigned — After eleven years in power, the Prime Minister stood down on 22 November 1990.

14. 2000

    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 1910 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1928, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1910 with 1998 →

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