Born 1987

Your life in history

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

1. 1987

   You were born

2. 1992

   You turned 5

3. 1997

   You turned 10

4. 2000

   You turned 13

5. 2003

   You turned 16

6. 2005

   You turned 18

   YouTube was founded — Three former PayPal employees registered the domain in February 2005. The first video was 19 seconds long.

7. 2008

   You turned 21

8. 2017

   You turned 30

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 1987 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 2005, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1987 with 1998 →

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