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What generation is someone born in 1901?

Someone born in 1901 belongs to the Interbellum Generation (born 1901–1913). In 2026 they are 125 years old.

Major events in their lifetime

How old someone born in 1901 was when each defining event happened.

Year Event Their age Life stage
1960 In Japan, NHK and NTV introduces color television 59 working
1963 John F Kennedy is assassinated 62 working
1964 First performance of the Beatles on the US Ed Sullivan show 63 working
1973 Roe vs Wade: the right to have an abortion 72 retired
1974 Nixon resigns over Watergate scandal 73 retired
1980 John Lennon is killed on the streets of NYC 79 retired
1981 MTV is launched 80 retired
1985 Live Aid concert 84 retired
1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster 85 retired
1989 Fall of the Berlin Wall 88 retired
1990 The movie Home Alone hits the screens 89 retired
1995 Microsoft launches the Windows95 OS 94 retired
2001 September 11 attacks 100 retired

Last updated: 2026-06-04