Born 1934

Your life in history

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

1. 1934

   You were born

2. 1939

   You turned 5

3. 1944

   You turned 10

4. 1947

   You turned 13

5. 1950

   You turned 16

6. 1952

   You turned 18

7. 1955

   You turned 21

   "Rock Around the Clock" hit the top — Bill Haley and His Comets took rock ’n’ roll to number one, announcing a new era to British teenagers.

8. 1964

   You turned 30

9. 1974

   You turned 40

10. 1984

    You turned 50

11. 1994

    You turned 60

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

12. 2004

    You turned 70

13. 2014

    You turned 80

14. 2024

    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 1934 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1952, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1934 with 1998 →

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