Born 1990

Your life in history

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

1. 1990

   You were born

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

2. 1995

   You turned 5

3. 2000

   You turned 10

4. 2003

   You turned 13

5. 2006

   You turned 16

6. 2008

   You turned 18

7. 2011

   You turned 21

8. 2020

   You turned 30

   The COVID-19 pandemic — In March 2020, the WHO declared a pandemic and life changed across the globe within weeks.

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 1990 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 2008, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1990 with 1998 →

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