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Born in 1970: quick facts
| Generation | Generation X |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Dog |
| Leap year | No |
| January 1, 1970 was a | Thursday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 1986 |
| 18 | 1988 |
| 21 | 1991 |
| 30 | 2000 |
| 40 | 2010 |
| 50 | 2020 |
| 60 | 2030 |
| 65 | 2035 |
| 70 | 2040 |
| 80 | 2050 |
| 90 | 2060 |
| 100 | 2070 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 1970?
1970 falls in Generation X, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1970?
Most of 1970 is the Year of the Dog. 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 1970 a leap year?
No. 1970 had 365 days.