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Born in 1978: quick facts
| Generation | Generation X |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Horse |
| Leap year | No |
| January 1, 1978 was a | Sunday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 1994 |
| 18 | 1996 |
| 21 | 1999 |
| 30 | 2008 |
| 40 | 2018 |
| 50 | 2028 |
| 60 | 2038 |
| 65 | 2043 |
| 70 | 2048 |
| 80 | 2058 |
| 90 | 2068 |
| 100 | 2078 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 1978?
1978 falls in Generation X, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1978?
Most of 1978 is the Year of the Horse. 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 1978 a leap year?
No. 1978 had 365 days.