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Born in 2008: quick facts
| Generation | Generation Z |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac | Year of the Rat |
| Leap year | Yes |
| January 1, 2008 was a | Tuesday |
When you hit the big birthdays
| You turn | In the year |
|---|---|
| 16 | 2024 |
| 18 | 2026 |
| 21 | 2029 |
| 30 | 2038 |
| 40 | 2048 |
| 50 | 2058 |
| 60 | 2068 |
| 65 | 2073 |
| 70 | 2078 |
| 80 | 2088 |
| 90 | 2098 |
| 100 | 2108 |
Frequently asked questions
What generation is someone born in 2008?
2008 falls in Generation Z, using Pew Research Center's generation ranges.
What Chinese zodiac animal is 2008?
Most of 2008 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 2008 a leap year?
Yes. 2008 had a February 29.