Born 1948

Your life in history

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

1. 1948

   You were born

2. 1953

   You turned 5

3. 1958

   You turned 10

4. 1961

   You turned 13

5. 1964

   You turned 16

6. 1966

   You turned 18

7. 1969

   You turned 21

8. 1978

   You turned 30

9. 1988

   You turned 40

10. 1998

    You turned 50

    Google was founded — Larry Page and Sergey Brin registered their company in September 1998. The internet changed forever.

11. 2008

    You turned 60

12. 2018

    You turned 70

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 1948 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1966, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1948 with 1998 →

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