Someone born in 1950 turns 76 on their birthday in 2026; before it they are 75. Enter the exact date below for the age in years, months and days.
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People born in 1950 are Baby Boomers (the 1946–1964 cohort), and in the Chinese zodiac 1950 is the year of the Metal Tiger. 19 leap years have passed since 1950.
They reached State Pension age (66) around 2016; the 100th birthday — and the customary card from the King — would come in 2050. They saw in the new millennium (2000) aged 50 and were 57 when the first iPhone launched (2007).
Back in 1950: globally, the Korean War began. (A selection of 1950's landmark events.)
| Year of birth | 1950 |
| Started school (approx.) | 1954 |
| Could drive (17) | 1967 |
| Turned 18 | 1968 |
| Turns 30 | 1980 |
| Turns 40 | 1990 |
| Turns 50 | 2000 |
| State Pension age (66) | 2016 |
| Turns 100 | 2050 |
They turn 76 on their 2026 birthday; before it they are 75. Use the calculator above for the exact age in years, months and days.
Baby Boomer — the 1946–1964 cohort.
1950 is the year of the Metal Tiger (the Chinese New Year falls in January–February, so January babies may belong to the previous animal).
Around 2016, at 66. The exact date depends on the day of birth.
In 2050 — every round birthday on the way is in the table above.
Among the landmark events: globally, the Korean War began.