Born 1946

Your life in history

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

1. 1946

   You were born

2. 1951

   You turned 5

3. 1956

   You turned 10

4. 1959

   You turned 13

5. 1962

   You turned 16

6. 1964

   You turned 18

7. 1967

   You turned 21

   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.

8. 1976

   You turned 30

9. 1986

   You turned 40

10. 1996

    You turned 50

11. 2006

    You turned 60

12. 2016

    You turned 70

13. 2026

    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 1946 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1964, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1946 with 1998 →

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