1966 Chinese zodiac, age & generation
People born in 1966 are 59 or 60 years old this year and turn 60 on their birthday in 2026.Babies born in 1966 will belong to Generation X. 1966 is the Year of the Fire Horse 🐎 and belongs to Generation X.
- Age this year
- Turns 60
- Chinese zodiac
- 🐎 Fire Horse
- Generation
- 📼 Gen X
- Leap year
- No (365 days)
- Jan 1, 1966
- Saturday
- Chinese New Year
- January 21
How old is someone born in 1966?
Your exact age depends on whether you have had your birthday yet this year. Right now, someone born in 1966 is 59 or 60 years old. Use the age calculator for an exact answer in years, months and days.
Milestone birthdays for people born in 1966
- 10 in 1976
- 18 in 1984
- 21 in 1987
- 30 in 1996
- 40 in 2006
- 50 in 2016
- 60 in 2026
- 70 in 2036
- 80 in 2046
- 90 in 2056
- 100 in 2066
1966 Chinese zodiac: Year of the Horse 🐎
1966 is a Fire Horse year (Yang). The 1966 Chinese zodiac year began on January 21, 1966 and ended on February 8, 1967. People born in January or early February 1966, before Chinese New Year on January 21, belong to the previous zodiac year: the Year of the Snake.
The Horse is linked with energy, freedom and travel. People born in Horse years are traditionally described as lively, independent and outgoing, happiest when they are on the move.
People with the Fire element are traditionally described as passionate, dynamic and bold.
What generation is 1966?
People born in 1966 are part of Generation X, which covers birth years 1965–1980.
Generation X came of age in the 1980s and 1990s. Often called the "latchkey" generation because many grew up with both parents working, Gen X is known for independence and a sceptical, practical outlook.
Famous people born in 1966
- October 9, 1966Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
- August 14, 1966American actress (born 1966)
- November 11, 1966Italian theater and movie actress
- June 30, 1966American boxer and media personality (born 1966)
- September 2, 1966Mexican and American actress (born 1966)
- May 16, 1966American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress (born 1966)
- October 1, 1966President of Liberia from 2018 to 2024 (born 1966)
- September 9, 1966American actor and comedian
- March 3, 1966Russian politician; Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
- July 26, 1966Italian actress and theater director
- May 26, 1966British actress (born 1966)
- December 8, 1966Irish singer-songwriter (1966–2023)
- July 20, 196664th President of Mexico
- January 29, 1966Former Brazilian footballer, politician and Senator of Brazil since 2015
- May 24, 1966French footballer and actor (born 1966)
- June 13, 1966Russian mathematician (born 1966)
- August 20, 1966Italian politician
- November 17, 1966French actress
- December 21, 1966British-Canadian actor (born 1966)
- February 20, 1966American model (born 1966)
- October 30, 1966President of Croatia since 2020
- February 8, 1966Bulgarian footballer
- November 2, 1966American actor (born 1966)
- April 8, 1966American actress
- June 6, 1966Togolese politician
- June 27, 1966American filmmaker (born 1966)
- December 14, 1966Danish retired politician, former Prime Minister of Denmark
- February 23, 1966Swiss astronomer
- June 28, 1966American actor, producer, and screenwriter (born 1966)
- September 29, 1966Albanian politician (1966–2022)
- October 10, 1966American chemist (born 1966)
- October 24, 1966Russian-Israeli oligarch and politician
- February 28, 1966English children's writer and illustrator
- October 30, 1966Jordanian jihadist (1966–2006)
- January 13, 1966American actor and racecar driver
- February 6, 1966British singer
- October 19, 1966American actor and filmmaker (born 1966)
- September 12, 1966Iranian-American engineer and entrepreneur (born 1966)
- July 14, 1966American actor (born 1966)
- December 28, 1966Macedonian singer and songwriter (born 1966)
- February 24, 1966American actor (born 1966)
- November 23, 1966French actor (born 1966)
- December 21, 1966President of Kenya since 2022
- March 1, 1966American filmmaker (born 1966)
- June 15, 1966Ninth president of Latvia
- October 11, 1966American actor (1966–2019)
- November 8, 1966British chef, restaurateur, and television personality (born 1966)
- January 18, 1966President of Chile since 2026
- January 19, 1966Swedish tennis player
- August 28, 1966Spanish association football player and coach
- September 6, 196661st Prime Minister of Romania (2008-2012)
- April 2, 1966English footballer and manager (born 1966)
- January 17, 1966Japanese association football player
- January 18, 1966Russian chess player
- February 28, 1966Portuguese association football player
- February 25, 1966American actress and film producer
- June 16, 1966Czech javelin thrower and sports official
- July 5, 1966Italian footballer and manager
- August 10, 1966American voice actor
- August 27, 1966Colombian footballer and manager (born 1966)
Other birth years
Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 1966?
Someone born in 1966 turns 60 in 2026, 70 in 2036, 80 in 2046, 90 in 2056. Before their birthday each year, they are one year younger.
What Chinese zodiac is 1966?
1966 is the Year of the Horse, with the Fire element (Fire Horse). The 1966 zodiac year runs from January 21, 1966 to February 8, 1967. People born in 1966 before January 21 belong to the previous year, the Year of the Snake.
What generation is 1966?
People born in 1966 belong to Generation X (Gen X), which includes birth years 1965 to 1980. Some sources use slightly different cut-off years.
Is 1966 a leap year?
No. 1966 is a common year with 365 days.