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Born in 1971: quick facts
| Generation | Generation X |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Pig |
| Leap year | No |
| January 1, 1971 was a | Friday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 1987 |
| 18 | 1989 |
| 21 | 1992 |
| 30 | 2001 |
| 40 | 2011 |
| 50 | 2021 |
| 60 | 2031 |
| 65 | 2036 |
| 70 | 2041 |
| 80 | 2051 |
| 90 | 2061 |
| 100 | 2071 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 1971?
1971 falls in Generation X, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1971?
Most of 1971 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 1971 a leap year?
No. 1971 had 365 days.