Born 1998

Your life in history

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

1. 1998

   You were born

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

2. 2003

   You turned 5

3. 2008

   You turned 10

4. 2011

   You turned 13

5. 2014

   You turned 16

6. 2016

   You turned 18

7. 2019

   You turned 21

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 1998 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 2016, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 1998 with 1967 →

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