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How old is The Simpsons?
The Simpsons is 36 years old.
The Simpsons premiered on December 17, 1989. That's 36 years, 9 months and 10 days.
It's the longest-running American scripted primetime series.
The Simpsons turns 40 on December 17, 2029.
If you were born before December 17, 1989, you're older than The Simpsons.
Mind-bender: The Simpsons is closer in time to Disneyland's opening (1955) than to today.
What are you older than?
Type your birthday and see what you're older than, what you were born closer to, and your next big milestone.
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People born in 1989: see what else you're older than.