How old is someone born in 1942?
83 or 84 years old
On Wednesday, September 30, 2026
84 if their birthday has already happened this year, 83 if not; they turn 85 in 2027.
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Born in 1942
- Generation
- Silent Generation
- about 1928–1945
- Days alive
- 30,589–30,953
- depending on the birthday
- Jan 1, 1942
- Thursday
- Leap year?
- No
- 365 days
More about 1942
- Chinese zodiac
- Water Horsefrom Chinese New Year (late January or February); born before it, Snake
- 1942 began and ended
- Thursday to Thursday53 ISO weeks
- February 29ths lived
- 21leap days since 1942
- Turned 18
- 1960and 21 in 1963
Milestone birthdays
| Age | Year | When |
|---|---|---|
| 18 years | 1960 | 66 years ago |
| 21 years | 1963 | 63 years ago |
| 30 years | 1972 | 54 years ago |
| 40 years | 1982 | 44 years ago |
| 50 years | 1992 | 34 years ago |
| 60 years | 2002 | 24 years ago |
| 65 years | 2007 | 19 years ago |
| 70 years | 2012 | 14 years ago |
| 80 years | 2022 | 4 years ago |
| 90 years | 2032 | In 6 years |
| 100 years | 2042 | In 16 years |
Generation names follow Pew Research Center for the Silent Generation to Gen Z and common usage for others; the boundaries are approximate.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 1942?
83 or 84 in 2026: 84 once their birthday has passed this year, 83 before it.
What generation is someone born in 1942?
Silent Generation, usually dated 1928–1945. Generation boundaries are approximate and vary between researchers.
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 1942?
1942 is the year of the Water Horse, starting at Chinese New Year in late January or February. Anyone born in 1942 before that date belongs to the year of the Snake. The twelve animals repeat in a fixed cycle, and the element changes every two years.
Was 1942 a leap year?
No — 1942 had 365 days. The nearest leap years were 1940 and 1944.