Born 1977

Your life in history

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

1. 1977

   You were born

2. 1982

   You turned 5

3. 1987

   You turned 10

4. 1990

   You turned 13

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

5. 1993

   You turned 16

6. 1995

   You turned 18

7. 1998

   You turned 21

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

8. 2007

   You turned 30

9. 2017

   You turned 40

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 1977 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 1995, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1977 with 1998 →

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