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Born in 1940: quick facts
| Generation | the Silent Generation |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Dragon |
| Leap year | Yes |
| January 1, 1940 was a | Monday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 1956 |
| 18 | 1958 |
| 21 | 1961 |
| 30 | 1970 |
| 40 | 1980 |
| 50 | 1990 |
| 60 | 2000 |
| 65 | 2005 |
| 70 | 2010 |
| 80 | 2020 |
| 90 | 2030 |
| 100 | 2040 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 1940?
1940 falls in the Silent Generation, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1940?
Most of 1940 is the Year of the Dragon. The zodiac year starts at Lunar New Year (late January to mid-February), so January and early February birthdays belong to the year before.
Was 1940 a leap year?
Yes. 1940 had a February 29.