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Born in 1981: quick facts
| Generation | Millennials |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Rooster |
| Leap year | No |
| January 1, 1981 was a | Thursday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 1997 |
| 18 | 1999 |
| 21 | 2002 |
| 30 | 2011 |
| 40 | 2021 |
| 50 | 2031 |
| 60 | 2041 |
| 65 | 2046 |
| 70 | 2051 |
| 80 | 2061 |
| 90 | 2071 |
| 100 | 2081 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 1981?
1981 falls in Millennials, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1981?
Most of 1981 is the Year of the Rooster. 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 1981 a leap year?
No. 1981 had 365 days.