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Age · born in 1960
Born in 1960 — how old are they?
Someone born in 1960 turns 66 on their birthday in 2026; before it they are 65. Enter the exact date below for the age in years, months and days.
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66yrs
Breakdown (y/m/d)66 yrs · 6 mo · 13 days
Total days24,301 days
Total weeks3,471 wks + 4 days
Total hours583,224 hrs
Day of weekFriday
Next birthday1 January 2027 · 171 days
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People born in 1960 are Baby Boomers (the 1946–1964 cohort), and in the Chinese zodiac 1960 is the year of the Metal Rat. 1960 was a leap year — anyone born on 29 February only sees their "real" date every four years. 17 leap years have passed since 1960.
They reach State Pension age (66 years 6 months) around 2027; the 100th birthday — and the customary card from the King — would come in 2060. They saw in the new millennium (2000) aged 40 and were 47 when the first iPhone launched (2007).
Back in 1960: globally, the 'Year of Africa': 17 nations gained independence. (A selection of 1960's landmark events.)
Milestones for someone born in 1960
| Year of birth | 1960 |
| Started school (approx.) | 1964 |
| Could drive (17) | 1977 |
| Turned 18 | 1978 |
| Turns 30 | 1990 |
| Turns 40 | 2000 |
| Turns 50 | 2010 |
| State Pension age (66 years 6 months) | 2027 |
| Turns 100 | 2060 |
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?Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 1960, in 2026?
They turn 66 on their 2026 birthday; before it they are 65. Use the calculator above for the exact age in years, months and days.
What generation is someone born in 1960?
Baby Boomer — the 1946–1964 cohort.
What Chinese zodiac year is 1960?
1960 is the year of the Metal Rat (the Chinese New Year falls in January–February, so January babies may belong to the previous animal).
When did someone born in 1960 reach State Pension age?
They reach it around 2027, at 66 years 6 months. The exact date depends on the day of birth.
When do they turn 100?
In 2060 — every round birthday on the way is in the table above.
Was 1960 a leap year?
Yes — February 1960 had 29 days. Anyone born on 29 February 1960 celebrates the exact date only in leap years, otherwise on 28 February or 1 March.
What happened in 1960?
Among the landmark events: globally, the 'Year of Africa': 17 nations gained independence.
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