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What year was I born, if my age is 42?

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What year was I born, if my age is 42?

You were likely born in 1984 if your current age is 42.

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Major Historical Events

Apple Macintosh introduced Steve Jobs unveils the first Mac computer with its revolutionary graphical interface. open_in_new

US withdraws from Lebanon American forces leave Beirut after the barracks bombing. open_in_new

Tetris invented Alexey Pajitnov completes the initial version of Tetris on an Electronika 60 in Moscow on June 6, 1984. open_in_new

Reagan wins in landslide President Reagan wins 49 states in the most decisive presidential election in US history. open_in_new

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Pop Culture Highlights

Film

Beverly Hills Cop - Martin Brest open_in_new

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Ghostbusters - Ivan Reitman open_in_new

Song

When Doves Cry - Prince open_in_new

Song

What's Love Got to Do with It - Tina Turner open_in_new

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Careless Whisper - George Michael / Wham! — single released on July 23, 1984 in the UK open_in_new

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The Cosby Show premieres - NBC sitcom debuted Sept 20, 1984 open_in_new

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Miami Vice premieres - Crime drama open_in_new

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Tetris - Alexey Pajitnov — legendary Soviet puzzle game created in 1984 open_in_new

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Duck Hunt - Nintendo — iconic light gun game released in 1984 open_in_new

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Cost of Living (1984)

Gallon of milk Approximate for 1984; based on 1980 data
$2.16
Loaf of bread Approximate for 1984; based on 1980 data
$0.51
New car (avg) Approximate for 1984; based on 1980 data
$7,200
Gallon of gas Approximate for 1984; based on 1980 data
$1.25
Movie ticket Approximate for 1984; based on 1980 data
$2.69
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1984 Trivia

Are people born in 1984 Millennials? expand_more
Yes — elder Millennials or 'Geriatric Millennials.'
Did people born in 1984 grow up with the original Nintendo? expand_more
Yes — the NES launched in the US in 1985 when they were 1. The SNES came out when they were 7. Nintendo is their childhood.
What was it like to be 17 during 9/11? expand_more
People born in 1984 were high school seniors or recent graduates when 9/11 occurred. Many enlisted in the military.
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A term for Millennials born roughly 1981-1985, who had a more analog childhood than younger Millennials.

Chinese Zodiac

Rat

Chinese zodiac for 1984

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Quick-witted Resourceful Curious

Fun Fact

People born in Rat years are often seen as adaptable problem-solvers.

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Birth year calculator FAQ

What does this birth year calculator estimate?

It estimates the most likely birth year from your current age by comparing that age with the current year.

Can the exact birth year differ by one year?

Yes. If your birthday has not happened yet this year, the exact answer can shift depending on your full birth date.

When should I use the full age calculator instead?

Use the full age calculator when you know day, month and year and want an exact answer rather than a year-based estimate.