Born 1924

Your life in history

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

1. 1924

   You were born

2. 1929

   You turned 5

3. 1934

   You turned 10

4. 1937

   You turned 13

5. 1940

   You turned 16

6. 1942

   You turned 18

7. 1945

   You turned 21

8. 1954

   You turned 30

9. 1964

   You turned 40

10. 1974

    You turned 50

11. 1984

    You turned 60

12. 1994

    You turned 70

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

13. 2004

    You turned 80

14. 2014

    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 1924 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1942, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1924 with 1998 →

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