According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of the Tiger begins on February 1. Those born in the tiger year are said to be natural leaders, strong, assertive, brave and inspiring. If you were born in 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1998 or 2010 you were born during the Year of the Tiger. The Dancing Eye Gallery can help with some gift ideas for a tiger-year birthday.