Born 1949

Your life in history

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

1. 1949

   You were born

2. 1954

   You turned 5

3. 1959

   You turned 10

4. 1962

   You turned 13

5. 1965

   You turned 16

6. 1967

   You turned 18

   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.

7. 1970

   You turned 21

8. 1979

   You turned 30

9. 1989

   You turned 40

10. 1999

    You turned 50

11. 2009

    You turned 60

12. 2019

    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 1949 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1967, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1949 with 1998 →

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