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Born in 1942: quick facts
| Generation | the Silent Generation |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Horse |
| Leap year | No |
| January 1, 1942 was a | Thursday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 1958 |
| 18 | 1960 |
| 21 | 1963 |
| 30 | 1972 |
| 40 | 1982 |
| 50 | 1992 |
| 60 | 2002 |
| 65 | 2007 |
| 70 | 2012 |
| 80 | 2022 |
| 90 | 2032 |
| 100 | 2042 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 1942?
1942 falls in the Silent Generation, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1942?
Most of 1942 is the Year of the Horse. 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 1942 a leap year?
No. 1942 had 365 days.