Born 1914

Your life in history

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

1. 1914

   You were born

2. 1919

   You turned 5

3. 1924

   You turned 10

4. 1927

   You turned 13

5. 1930

   You turned 16

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

6. 1932

   You turned 18

7. 1935

   You turned 21

8. 1944

   You turned 30

9. 1954

   You turned 40

10. 1964

    You turned 50

11. 1974

    You turned 60

12. 1984

    You turned 70

13. 1994

    You turned 80

    Nelson Mandela became President — On 10 May 1994, South Africa’s first fully democratic elections made Mandela president.

14. 2004

    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 1914 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1932, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1914 with 1998 →

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