Born 1968

Your life in history

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

1. 1968

   You were born

2. 1973

   You turned 5

3. 1978

   You turned 10

4. 1981

   You turned 13

5. 1984

   You turned 16

6. 1986

   You turned 18

7. 1989

   You turned 21

8. 1998

   You turned 30

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

9. 2008

   You turned 40

10. 2018

    You turned 50

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 1968 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1986, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1968 with 1998 →

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