Today, February 8th, is Chinese New Year. Each Chinese New Year is characterized by one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. This year is the Year Of The Monkey. If you were born in 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 or, now, 2016, you were born in the Year of the Monkey. Traits of the Monkey: Quick-witted, charming, lucky, adaptable, bright, versatile, lively, smart. Some famous people born under the sign: Tom Hanks, Will Smith, Halle Berry, Christina Aguilera, Owen Wilson, Daniel Craig, Mick Jagger, Kim Cattrall, Nick Carter, Patricia Arquette, Christina Ricci, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Nick Jonas, Selena Gomez.