Born 1913

Your life in history

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

1. 1913

   You were born

2. 1918

   You turned 5

3. 1923

   You turned 10

4. 1926

   You turned 13

   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.

5. 1929

   You turned 16

6. 1931

   You turned 18

7. 1934

   You turned 21

8. 1943

   You turned 30

   The Dambusters Raid — On the night of 16–17 May 1943, RAF Lancasters used bouncing bombs to attack German dams in the Ruhr valley.

9. 1953

   You turned 40

10. 1963

    You turned 50

11. 1973

    You turned 60

12. 1983

    You turned 70

13. 1993

    You turned 80

14. 2003

    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 1913 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1931, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1913 with 1998 →

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