Born 2004

Your life in history

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

1. 2004

   You were born

2. 2009

   You turned 5

3. 2014

   You turned 10

4. 2017

   You turned 13

5. 2020

   You turned 16

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

6. 2022

   You turned 18

7. 2025

   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 2004 — music, movies, technology and more.

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

  The year 2022, through fresh eyes.

• Things that are younger than you →

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

• Compare 2004 with 1998 →

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