Random year generator
Pick a random year between any two years for history quizzes, writing prompts, games or test data. See at a glance whether it’s a leap year.
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Years
Press generate to fill this table.
Questions people ask
How do I pick a random year?
Enter a start and end year and press “Pick a year”. Every year in the range, including both ends, is equally likely.
How do I know if a year is a leap year?
In the Gregorian calendar, a year is a leap year if it’s divisible by 4, except century years, which must be divisible by 400. So 2000 was a leap year and 1900 wasn’t. Tick “Leap years only” to draw only leap years.
Can I use it for a history quiz?
Yes. Set a range like 1900 to 2000, draw a year, and challenge players to name an event from it. Turn on “No repeats” so the same year doesn’t come up twice in a game.