Born 1982

Your life in history

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

1. 1982

   You were born

2. 1987

   You turned 5

3. 1992

   You turned 10

4. 1995

   You turned 13

5. 1998

   You turned 16

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

6. 2000

   You turned 18

7. 2003

   You turned 21

8. 2012

   You turned 30

9. 2022

   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 1982 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 2000, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1982 with 1998 →

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