Born 1952

Your life in history

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

1. 1952

   You were born

2. 1957

   You turned 5

3. 1962

   You turned 10

4. 1965

   You turned 13

5. 1968

   You turned 16

6. 1970

   You turned 18

7. 1973

   You turned 21

8. 1982

   You turned 30

9. 1992

   You turned 40

10. 2002

    You turned 50

11. 2012

    You turned 60

12. 2022

    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 1952 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1970, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1952 with 1998 →

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