Born 1964

Your life in history

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

1. 1964

   You were born

2. 1969

   You turned 5

3. 1974

   You turned 10

4. 1977

   You turned 13

5. 1980

   You turned 16

6. 1982

   You turned 18

7. 1985

   You turned 21

   Live Aid united the world — On 13 July 1985, concerts in London and Philadelphia raised millions for famine relief — and Queen stole the show.

8. 1994

   You turned 30

   Nelson Mandela became President — On 10 May 1994, South Africa’s first fully democratic elections made Mandela president.

9. 2004

   You turned 40

10. 2014

    You turned 50

11. 2024

    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 1964 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1982, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1964 with 1998 →

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