Born 1922

Your life in history

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

1. 1922

   You were born

2. 1927

   You turned 5

3. 1932

   You turned 10

4. 1935

   You turned 13

5. 1938

   You turned 16

6. 1940

   You turned 18

7. 1943

   You turned 21

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

8. 1952

   You turned 30

9. 1962

   You turned 40

10. 1972

    You turned 50

11. 1982

    You turned 60

12. 1992

    You turned 70

13. 2002

    You turned 80

14. 2012

    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 1922 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1940, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1922 with 1998 →

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