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Born in 1988: quick facts
| Generation | Millennials |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Dragon |
| Leap year | Yes |
| January 1, 1988 was a | Friday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 2004 |
| 18 | 2006 |
| 21 | 2009 |
| 30 | 2018 |
| 40 | 2028 |
| 50 | 2038 |
| 60 | 2048 |
| 65 | 2053 |
| 70 | 2058 |
| 80 | 2068 |
| 90 | 2078 |
| 100 | 2088 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 1988?
1988 falls in Millennials, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1988?
Most of 1988 is the Year of the Dragon. 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 1988 a leap year?
Yes. 1988 had a February 29.