Chinese Zodiac
1930: Year of the Metal Horse
Chinese New Year 1930 fell on Thursday, January 30.
- By Chinese New Year: January 30, 1930 to February 16, 1931
- By Lichun (Start of Spring): February 4, 1930 to February 4, 1931
Chinese New Year follows the lunisolar calendar, so its date moves between January 21 and February 20. Lichun is a solar term that falls on February 3, 4 or 5, and it is where Ba Zi astrology starts the year.
Born from January 30 to February 3, 1930? By Chinese New Year you are already in the Year of the Metal Horse; by Lichun, the boundary Ba Zi astrology uses, you are still in the Year of the Earth Snake.
People born in 1930 turn 97 in 2027.
About the Metal Horse
Metal gives the Horse's free spirit a backbone of discipline and a sharper sense of direction. The Metal Horse is more focused and determined than other Horse types, combining the Horse's natural vitality with cutting-edge ambition and strong principles. This element helps the Horse channel their energy into clear objectives rather than scattering it in all directions. The Metal Horse is often drawn to competitive pursuits where speed, precision, and determination intersect.
The Yang Metal Horse charges toward goals with focused, determined energy, cutting through obstacles with speed and precision on the path to victory.
Learn more about the Metal Horse → Learn more about the Horse →
Famous People Born in 1930
Listed by calendar year of birth. People born before Lichun (February 4, 1930) belong to the previous zodiac year in Ba Zi astrology, so their sign is shown after the date.
- Buzz AldrinJanuary 20 · Earth Snake
- Derek WalcottJanuary 23 · Earth Snake
- Gene HackmanJanuary 30 · Earth Snake
- Stephen SondheimMarch 22
- Steve McQueenMarch 24
- Sandra Day O'ConnorMarch 26
- Helmut KohlApril 3
- Dolores HuertaApril 10
- Harvey MilkMay 22
- Clint EastwoodMay 31
- Gena RowlandsJune 19
- Neil ArmstrongAugust 5
- George SorosAugust 12
- Princess MargaretAugust 21
- Sean ConneryAugust 25
- Warren BuffettAugust 30
- Sonny RollinsSeptember 7
- Ray CharlesSeptember 23
- Chinua AchebeNovember 16
- Geeta DuttNovember 23
- Jean-Luc GodardDecember 3
- Tu YouyouDecember 30
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