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Born in 1959: quick facts
| Generation | Baby Boomers |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Pig |
| Leap year | No |
| January 1, 1959 was a | Thursday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 1975 |
| 18 | 1977 |
| 21 | 1980 |
| 30 | 1989 |
| 40 | 1999 |
| 50 | 2009 |
| 60 | 2019 |
| 65 | 2024 |
| 70 | 2029 |
| 80 | 2039 |
| 90 | 2049 |
| 100 | 2059 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 1959?
1959 falls in Baby Boomers, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1959?
Most of 1959 is the Year of the Pig. 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 1959 a leap year?
No. 1959 had 365 days.