Born 1958

Your life in history

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

1. 1958

   You were born

2. 1963

   You turned 5

3. 1968

   You turned 10

4. 1971

   You turned 13

5. 1974

   You turned 16

6. 1976

   You turned 18

7. 1979

   You turned 21

8. 1988

   You turned 30

9. 1998

   You turned 40

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

10. 2008

    You turned 50

11. 2018

    You turned 60

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 1958 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1976, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1958 with 1998 →

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