Born 1911

Your life in history

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

1. 1911

   You were born

2. 1916

   You turned 5

3. 1921

   You turned 10

4. 1924

   You turned 13

5. 1927

   You turned 16

6. 1929

   You turned 18

7. 1932

   You turned 21

8. 1941

   You turned 30

9. 1951

   You turned 40

10. 1961

    You turned 50

11. 1971

    You turned 60

12. 1981

    You turned 70

13. 1991

    You turned 80

14. 2001

    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 1911 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1929, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1911 with 1998 →

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