Born 1979
Your life in history
Every milestone of your life happened in a historical year. Here they are, side by side.
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1979
You were born
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1984
You turned 5
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1989
You turned 10
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1992
You turned 13
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1995
You turned 16
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1997
You turned 18
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2000
You turned 21
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2009
You turned 30
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2019
You turned 40
Historical notes appear for years we've filled in so far — more are being added all the time.
Keep exploring
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See the world you were born into →
The full picture for 1979 — music, movies, technology and more.
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What was the world like when you turned 18? →
The year 1997, through fresh eyes.
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Things that are younger than you →
From the NHS to the iPhone — how much arrived after you did?
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Compare 1979 with 1998 →
Two birth years, side by side. Try it with family.