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Born in 1973: quick facts
| Generation | Generation X |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Ox |
| Leap year | No |
| January 1, 1973 was a | Monday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 1989 |
| 18 | 1991 |
| 21 | 1994 |
| 30 | 2003 |
| 40 | 2013 |
| 50 | 2023 |
| 60 | 2033 |
| 65 | 2038 |
| 70 | 2043 |
| 80 | 2053 |
| 90 | 2063 |
| 100 | 2073 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 1973?
1973 falls in Generation X, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1973?
Most of 1973 is the Year of the Ox. 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 1973 a leap year?
No. 1973 had 365 days.