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Born in 1996: quick facts
| Generation | Millennials |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Rat |
| Leap year | Yes |
| January 1, 1996 was a | Monday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 2012 |
| 18 | 2014 |
| 21 | 2017 |
| 30 | 2026 |
| 40 | 2036 |
| 50 | 2046 |
| 60 | 2056 |
| 65 | 2061 |
| 70 | 2066 |
| 80 | 2076 |
| 90 | 2086 |
| 100 | 2096 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 1996?
1996 falls in Millennials, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1996?
Most of 1996 is the Year of the Rat. 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 1996 a leap year?
Yes. 1996 had a February 29.