Born 1944

Your life in history

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

1. 1944

   You were born

2. 1949

   You turned 5

3. 1954

   You turned 10

4. 1957

   You turned 13

5. 1960

   You turned 16

6. 1962

   You turned 18

7. 1965

   You turned 21

8. 1974

   You turned 30

9. 1984

   You turned 40

10. 1994

    You turned 50

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

11. 2004

    You turned 60

12. 2014

    You turned 70

13. 2024

    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 1944 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1962, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1944 with 1998 →

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