What Date Was It 1 Year Ago?

Calculate what date it was 1 year in the past.

Understanding Date Calculations: 1 Year Ago

How to Calculate a Date 1 Year Ago?

To find the date 1 year ago from today, simply subtract 1 year from the current year. Remember to consider:

  • If the current year is a leap year, or if last year was a leap year
  • Month and day stay the same unless it's February 29th
  • If the date was February 29th and the previous year was not a leap year, the date becomes February 28th

Common Uses for 1-Year Date Calculations

People often need to calculate dates from 1 year ago for various purposes:

  • Annual performance reviews
  • Tax return deadlines
  • Yearly subscription renewals
  • Insurance policy anniversaries
  • Year-over-year comparisons

Quick Facts About 1-Year Time Spans

  • 1 year contains approximately 365 days (366 in leap years)
  • There are 12 months in 1 year
  • A single year may or may not be a leap year
  • 1 year equals 8,760 hours (8,784 in leap years)