Born 1960

Your life in history

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

1. 1960

   You were born

2. 1965

   You turned 5

3. 1970

   You turned 10

4. 1973

   You turned 13

5. 1976

   You turned 16

6. 1978

   You turned 18

7. 1981

   You turned 21

8. 1990

   You turned 30

   Margaret Thatcher resigned — After eleven years in power, the Prime Minister stood down on 22 November 1990.

9. 2000

   You turned 40

10. 2010

    You turned 50

    The iPad was announced — Apple’s tablet arrived in April 2010 and created a category overnight.

11. 2020

    You turned 60

    The COVID-19 pandemic — In March 2020, the WHO declared a pandemic and life changed across the globe within weeks.

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 1960 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1978, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1960 with 1998 →

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