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Born in 1980: quick facts
| Generation | Generation X |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Monkey |
| Leap year | Yes |
| January 1, 1980 was a | Tuesday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 1996 |
| 18 | 1998 |
| 21 | 2001 |
| 30 | 2010 |
| 40 | 2020 |
| 50 | 2030 |
| 60 | 2040 |
| 65 | 2045 |
| 70 | 2050 |
| 80 | 2060 |
| 90 | 2070 |
| 100 | 2080 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 1980?
1980 falls in Generation X, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1980?
Most of 1980 is the Year of the Monkey. 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 1980 a leap year?
Yes. 1980 had a February 29.