Born 1937

Your life in history

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

1. 1937

   You were born

2. 1942

   You turned 5

3. 1947

   You turned 10

4. 1950

   You turned 13

5. 1953

   You turned 16

6. 1955

   You turned 18

   "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.

7. 1958

   You turned 21

8. 1967

   You turned 30

   The Six-Day War redrew the Middle East — In June 1967, six days of fighting between Israel and its neighbours changed the map of the region.

9. 1977

   You turned 40

10. 1987

    You turned 50

11. 1997

    You turned 60

12. 2007

    You turned 70

13. 2017

    You turned 80

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 1937 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1955, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1937 with 1998 →

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