Born 1918

Your life in history

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

1. 1918

   You were born

2. 1923

   You turned 5

3. 1928

   You turned 10

4. 1931

   You turned 13

5. 1934

   You turned 16

6. 1936

   You turned 18

7. 1939

   You turned 21

8. 1948

   You turned 30

9. 1958

   You turned 40

10. 1968

    You turned 50

11. 1978

    You turned 60

12. 1988

    You turned 70

13. 1998

    You turned 80

    Google was founded — Larry Page and Sergey Brin registered their company in September 1998. The internet changed forever.

14. 2008

    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 1918 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1936, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1918 with 1998 →

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