Geboren in 1920
Als je in 1920 bent geboren, ben je 105 of 106 jaar oud
| Geboortedatum | Je leeftijd | dagen |
|---|---|---|
| 1 januari 1920 | Je bent 106 jaar, 3 maanden en 26 dagen oud | 38.833 |
| 1 februari 1920 | Je bent 106 jaar, 2 maanden en 26 dagen oud | 38.802 |
| 1 maart 1920 | Je bent 106 jaar, 1 maanden en 26 dagen oud | 38.773 |
| 1 april 1920 | Je bent 106 jaar, 0 maanden en 26 dagen oud | 38.742 |
| 1 mei 1920 | Je bent 105 jaar, 11 maanden en 26 dagen oud | 38.712 |
| 1 juni 1920 | Je bent 105 jaar, 10 maanden en 26 dagen oud | 38.681 |
| 1 juli 1920 | Je bent 105 jaar, 9 maanden en 26 dagen oud | 38.651 |
| 1 augustus 1920 | Je bent 105 jaar, 8 maanden en 26 dagen oud | 38.620 |
| 1 september 1920 | Je bent 105 jaar, 7 maanden en 26 dagen oud | 38.589 |
| 1 oktober 1920 | Je bent 105 jaar, 6 maanden en 26 dagen oud | 38.559 |
| 1 november 1920 | Je bent 105 jaar, 5 maanden en 26 dagen oud | 38.528 |
| 1 december 1920 | Je bent 105 jaar, 4 maanden en 26 dagen oud | 38.498 |
Generation: Greatest Generation
People born in 1920 belong to the Greatest Generation (1901–1927).
Grew up during the Great Depression, fought in World War II. Defined by sacrifice, duty, and resilience. Tom Brokaw popularized the name in his 1998 book, honoring men and women who endured economic hardship and global conflict, then came home to build the postwar world.
Read more about generational differences in our complete generation guide.
The world in 1920
Here is what was happening in the world around the time people born in 1920 arrived:
- Women gained the right to vote in the United States (19th Amendment)
- The League of Nations held its first meeting in Geneva
- The first commercial radio broadcast aired in Pittsburgh
Life expectancy for people born in 1920
According to global statistics, a person born in 1920 could expect to live approximately 34 years at the time of their birth. Someone born in 1920 who is still alive today is 105–106 years old, which means they have lived roughly 312% of their originally expected lifespan.
Note that these figures represent global averages at birth. Actual life expectancy varies significantly by country, gender, and socioeconomic factors. Modern medicine and improved living conditions mean that people who survived childhood often outlive their birth-year estimates. Learn more in our life expectancy trends article.