Born 1962

Your life in history

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

1. 1962

   You were born

2. 1967

   You turned 5

   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.

3. 1972

   You turned 10

4. 1975

   You turned 13

   The Vietnam War ended — On 30 April 1975, Saigon fell and the long war in Vietnam came to an end.

5. 1978

   You turned 16

6. 1980

   You turned 18

7. 1983

   You turned 21

8. 1992

   You turned 30

9. 2002

   You turned 40

10. 2012

    You turned 50

11. 2022

    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 1962 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1980, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1962 with 1998 →

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