Born 1988

Your life in history

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

1. 1988

   You were born

2. 1993

   You turned 5

3. 1998

   You turned 10

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

4. 2001

   You turned 13

5. 2004

   You turned 16

6. 2006

   You turned 18

7. 2009

   You turned 21

8. 2018

   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 1988 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 2006, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1988 with 1998 →

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