Do you ever wonder how old you would be if you were born in a different year? If you were born in 2002, you would be…
18 years old!
That’s right, if you were born in 2002, you would be 18 years old in 2020. You would have just graduated high school and might be getting ready to start college or your career.
What happened in 2002?
2002 was an eventful year. Here are some of the top news stories and events that happened:
- The Winter Olympics were held in Salt Lake City, Utah
- The United States and Afghanistan signed a treaty to end their conflict
- The Euro currency became the official currency of 12 European countries
- The first iPod was released by Apple
- The movie “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” was released
What else can you do at 18?
Turning 18 is a big milestone. Here are some things you can do now that you’re legally an adult:
- Register to vote
- Buy tobacco products
- Get a tattoo or piercing without parental consent
- Join the military
- Apply for credit cards and loans
What about drinking?
One thing you still can’t do at 18 is legally purchase or consume alcohol in the United States. The legal drinking age is 21.
How does the age of 18 compare to other years?
Here’s a comparison of how old you would be in some other years:
- If you were born in 1990, you would be 30 years old in 2020
- If you were born in 2000, you would be 20 years old in 2020
- If you were born in 2010, you would be 10 years old in 2020
Conclusion
So there you have it, if you were born in 2002, you would be 18 years old. Turning 18 is a big milestone, and there are many new opportunities and responsibilities that come with it. Happy birthday!