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What year was I born, if my age is 47?

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What year was I born, if my age is 47?

You were likely born in 1979 if your current age is 47.

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Major Historical Events

Shah of Iran flees Mohammad Reza Pahlavi leaves Iran as the revolution approaches. open_in_new

Three Mile Island accident The worst US nuclear accident causes a partial meltdown. open_in_new

Iran hostage crisis begins Iranian students seize the US Embassy and hold 52 Americans hostage for 444 days. open_in_new

Soviet invasion of Afghanistan The USSR intervenes in Afghanistan, beginning a 10-year war. open_in_new

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Pop Culture Highlights

Film

Kramer vs. Kramer - Robert Benton open_in_new

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Apocalypse Now - Francis Ford Coppola open_in_new

Song

My Sharona - The Knack open_in_new

Song

Heart of Glass - Blondie — disco-rock global No. 1 hit of 1979 open_in_new

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Knots Landing premieres - Drama spin-off open_in_new

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Dukes of Hazzard premieres - Action comedy open_in_new

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Asteroids - Atari arcade hit open_in_new

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Galaxian - Namco — pioneering color RGB arcade game released in 1979 open_in_new

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Cost of Living (1979)

Gallon of milk Approximate for 1979; based on 1975 data
$1.57
Loaf of bread Approximate for 1979; based on 1975 data
$0.36
New car (avg) Approximate for 1979; based on 1975 data
$4,950
Gallon of gas Approximate for 1979; based on 1975 data
$0.57
Movie ticket Approximate for 1979; based on 1975 data
$2.05
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1979 Trivia

Are people born in 1979 Generation X? expand_more
Yes — the very last year of official Gen X, or a Xennial depending on definition.
Did people born in 1979 have a mostly analog childhood? expand_more
Yes. Their childhood was pre-internet, pre-smartphone. They discovered the internet as young adults.
What was Y2K like for those born in 1979? expand_more
They were 20 and fully aware of the Y2K fears. It was their first major shared 'end of the world' anxiety.
What defined their teenage years in the early-to-mid 1990s? expand_more
Nirvana, Tamagotchis, early internet, pagers, and the shift from analog to digital life.

Chinese Zodiac

Goat

Chinese zodiac for 1979

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Creative Kind Supportive

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Goat years are commonly linked to empathy, aesthetics and emotional warmth.

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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.