Year by Year

Have you ever found yourself trying to remember what else was going on in the world during a certain time in your life?

This section of the blog is designed to help with just that.

Each post looks at a specific year — starting just after the Second World War — and highlights:

• Major news events
• Social and cultural milestones
• Technological breakthroughs
• What everyday life looked like at the time

Whether you’re writing your life story, reminiscing about your youth, or simply curious about how the world has changed, I hope this timeline sparks memories and reflection.

You can use the decade menu above to explore by time period, or just scroll through the clickable years below and dip in wherever interests you.

And of course, feel free to share your own memories in the comments!

Explore key events, culture, and milestones year by year in our growing archive. Click any year below to jump directly to its summary.

Explore by Year

1940s	•	•	•	•	•	1945	1946	1947	1948	1949
1950s	1950	1951	1952	1953	1954	1955	1956	1957	1958	1959
1960s	1960	1961	1962	1963	1964	1965	1966	1967	1968	1969
1970s	1970	1971	1972	1973	1974	1975	1976	1977	1978	1979
1980s	1980	1981	1982	1983	1984	1985	1986	1987	1988	1989