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Born in 1972: quick facts
| Generation | Generation X |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Rat |
| Leap year | Yes |
| January 1, 1972 was a | Saturday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 1988 |
| 18 | 1990 |
| 21 | 1993 |
| 30 | 2002 |
| 40 | 2012 |
| 50 | 2022 |
| 60 | 2032 |
| 65 | 2037 |
| 70 | 2042 |
| 80 | 2052 |
| 90 | 2062 |
| 100 | 2072 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 1972?
1972 falls in Generation X, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1972?
Most of 1972 is the Year of the Rat. 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 1972 a leap year?
Yes. 1972 had a February 29.