Life Timeline

For those born June 9, 1948.

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Before you were born

You're one of the first people who's never lived in a world without microwave ovens.

In April 2014, Alexis C. Madrigal defended the microwave against the growing distaste of middle class cooks.

Year 71

You were born in June of 1948. This year, The Atlantic celebrates its 160th birthday, making it 2 times as old as you.

The year you were born, An Anonymous Jewish American wrote about his decision to change his clearly Jewish name.


Around the time you were born, President Harry Truman signed an executive order ending racial segregation in the military.

In May 1986, Charles C. Moskos wrote about the success of this effort; by then, black Americans in the military were entering management positions at a higher rate than in any other industry.

Coming of age

Around your 18th birthday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning.

In April 2013, Adam Goodman wrote about the public safety exception to the Miranda ruling in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.



Man on the Moon

At 21 years old, you were alive to behold people walking on the moon.



Nick Ut / AP


In 1978, Olivia Newton-John, who was born the same year as you, starred in the film Grease.

In February 2016, Sophie Gilbert wrote about the live production of Grease.

Half a life ago

Your life can be divided into two halves: before and after CD players.

In October 2012, Megan Garber wrote about the CD player turning 30 years old.


NASA / JPL-Caltech / Space Science Institute

Across the Universe

When you turned 59, you watched humankind reach the outer solar system.


History in the making

History is happening all around you, every day.
