Born 1936

Your life in history

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

1. 1936

   You were born

2. 1941

   You turned 5

3. 1946

   You turned 10

4. 1949

   You turned 13

5. 1952

   You turned 16

6. 1954

   You turned 18

7. 1957

   You turned 21

8. 1966

   You turned 30

9. 1976

   You turned 40

10. 1986

    You turned 50

11. 1996

    You turned 60

12. 2006

    You turned 70

13. 2016

    You turned 80

14. 2026

    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 1936 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1954, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1936 with 1998 →

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