January 1, 1970

Explore Churchill’s life and key moments with this unique and interactive timeline. Click on the Churchill themes to discover detailed stories, along with lots of images, video and audio clips, quotes, books, and links to relevant sites.

Search chronologically, from Churchill’s childhood years, through his time as a young soldier, politician and war leader, to his ‘elder statesman’ years. Learn more about his varied interests and hobbies including his paintings, writings and life away from politics.

Churchill lived for over ninety years and our ‘World Themes’ give you a sense of how the world changed during his life.

The timeline facility allows you to find out what Churchill was doing at any time during his long and varied life. Click on the diamonds to find out what Churchill was doing at that point in the year. Click on the circles to find out the key political, social, and cultural events that were happening at that time.

2025 International Churchill Conference

Join us for the 42nd International Churchill Conference. Washington, DC | October 9-11, 2025

2025 International Churchill Conference

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