Someone born in 1942 turns 84 on their birthday in 2026; before it they are 83. Enter the exact date below for the age in years, months and days.
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People born in 1942 are Silent Generations (the 1928–1945 cohort), and in the Chinese zodiac 1942 is the year of the Water Horse. 21 leap years have passed since 1942.
They reached State Pension age (66) around 2008; the 100th birthday — and the customary card from the King — would come in 2042. They saw in the new millennium (2000) aged 58 and were 65 when the first iPhone launched (2007).
Back in 1942: globally, the Battle of Stalingrad began. (A selection of 1942's landmark events.)
| Year of birth | 1942 |
| Started school (approx.) | 1946 |
| Could drive (17) | 1959 |
| Turned 18 | 1960 |
| Turns 30 | 1972 |
| Turns 40 | 1982 |
| Turns 50 | 1992 |
| State Pension age (66) | 2008 |
| Turns 100 | 2042 |
They turn 84 on their 2026 birthday; before it they are 83. Use the calculator above for the exact age in years, months and days.
Silent Generation — the 1928–1945 cohort.
1942 is the year of the Water Horse (the Chinese New Year falls in January–February, so January babies may belong to the previous animal).
Around 2008, at 66. The exact date depends on the day of birth.
In 2042 — every round birthday on the way is in the table above.
Among the landmark events: globally, the Battle of Stalingrad began.