diff --git a/openttd.h b/openttd.h
index b7287dd383..511d3fe3e3 100644
--- a/openttd.h
+++ b/openttd.h
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ typedef uint32 WindowNumber;
 typedef byte WindowClass;
 
 typedef uint8  Year;
-typedef uint32 Date;
+typedef uint16 Date;
 
 
 enum GameModes {