Age today by birth month
The exact age depends on the birthday. This table shows how old someone born on the first of each month of 1942 is today, and when they next have a birthday.
| Born on | Age today | Next birthday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1942 | 84 years, 9 months | Turns 85 on Jan 1, 2027 |
| February 1, 1942 | 84 years, 8 months | Turns 85 on Feb 1, 2027 |
| March 1, 1942 | 84 years, 7 months | Turns 85 on Mar 1, 2027 |
| April 1, 1942 | 84 years, 6 months | Turns 85 on Apr 1, 2027 |
| May 1, 1942 | 84 years, 5 months | Turns 85 on May 1, 2027 |
| June 1, 1942 | 84 years, 4 months | Turns 85 on Jun 1, 2027 |
| July 1, 1942 | 84 years, 3 months | Turns 85 on Jul 1, 2027 |
| August 1, 1942 | 84 years, 2 months | Turns 85 on Aug 1, 2027 |
| September 1, 1942 | 84 years, 1 month | Turns 85 on Sep 1, 2027 |
| October 1, 1942 | 84 years | Turns 85 on Oct 1, 2027 |
| November 1, 1942 | 83 years, 11 months | Turns 84 on Nov 1, 2026 |
| December 1, 1942 | 83 years, 10 months | Turns 84 on Dec 1, 2026 |
How to work out the age for 1942
Subtract 1942 from the current year: 2026 − 1942 = 84. That is the age a person reaches on their birthday in 2026. Until the birthday comes, take one off, which gives 83. For example, someone born on December 1, 1942 is 83 today, because their 2026 birthday is still to come.
The same rule works for any year: the age on the birthday is the year minus 1942. In a spreadsheet, put the date of birth in A1 and use =DATEDIF(A1,TODAY(),"y") for the age in full years.
Age in coming years
| Year | Age after the birthday | Age before the birthday |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | 82 |
| 2026 | 84 | 83 |
| 2027 | 85 | 84 |
| 2028 | 86 | 85 |
| 2029 | 87 | 86 |
| 2030 | 88 | 87 |
| 2031 | 89 | 88 |
| 2032 | 90 | 89 |
| 2033 | 91 | 90 |
| 2034 | 92 | 91 |
| 2035 | 93 | 92 |
| 2036 | 94 | 93 |
Milestone birthdays for people born in 1942
| Age | Year | When |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | 2022 | passed |
| 90 | 2032 | in 6 years |
| 100 | 2042 | in 16 years |
1942: generation, zodiac and calendar
People born in 1942 belong to the Silent Generation, the group born from 1928 to 1945. In the Chinese zodiac 1942 is mostly the Year of the Horse; babies born before Chinese New Year that year count as the Snake. 1942 was a common year with 365 days, and January 1, 1942 fell on a Thursday.
Other birth years: born in 1939 · born in 1940 · born in 1941 · born in 1943 · born in 1944 · born in 1945. For any date of birth, use the age calculator; to count down to the next one, try the birthday countdown.
Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 1942?
In 2026, someone born in 1942 is 84 years old after their birthday this year, and 83 before it. Enter the exact date of birth above for the age in years, months and days.
What year does someone born in 1942 turn 90?
2032. Add the age to the birth year: 1942 + 90 = 2032.
What generation is someone born in 1942?
The Silent Generation, which covers people born from 1928 to 1945.
What is the Chinese zodiac for 1942?
1942 is the Year of the Horse. The Chinese year begins at Chinese New Year in late January or February, so people born in January or early February 1942 belong to the Year of the Snake.
Was 1942 a leap year?
No. 1942 had 365 days. The nearest leap years are 1940 and 1944.
How many days old is someone born on January 1, 1942?
30,966 days old today, or about 4,423 weeks.
How do I count the days until a date?
Pick the date in the days until calculator. It counts calendar days from today, not counting today, and shows weeks, months and business days too.
Does the count include today?
No. A date tomorrow is 1 day away. For the days between two dates you can choose to include the end date in the date duration calculator.