Born 1912

Your life in history

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

1. 1912

   You were born

   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.

2. 1917

   You turned 5

3. 1922

   You turned 10

4. 1925

   You turned 13

5. 1928

   You turned 16

6. 1930

   You turned 18

   Pluto was discovered — In February 1930, Clyde Tombaugh spotted a new planet from Lowell Observatory. It kept its status until 2006.

7. 1933

   You turned 21

8. 1942

   You turned 30

9. 1952

   You turned 40

10. 1962

    You turned 50

11. 1972

    You turned 60

12. 1982

    You turned 70

13. 1992

    You turned 80

14. 2002

    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 1912 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1930, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1912 with 1998 →

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