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Born in 1956: quick facts
| Generation | Baby Boomers |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Monkey |
| Leap year | Yes |
| January 1, 1956 was a | Sunday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 1972 |
| 18 | 1974 |
| 21 | 1977 |
| 30 | 1986 |
| 40 | 1996 |
| 50 | 2006 |
| 60 | 2016 |
| 65 | 2021 |
| 70 | 2026 |
| 80 | 2036 |
| 90 | 2046 |
| 100 | 2056 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 1956?
1956 falls in Baby Boomers, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1956?
Most of 1956 is the Year of the Monkey. 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 1956 a leap year?
Yes. 1956 had a February 29.