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What generation is someone born in 1903?

Someone born in 1903 belongs to the Interbellum Generation (born 1901–1913). In 2026 they are 123 years old.

Major events in their lifetime

How old someone born in 1903 was when each defining event happened.

Year Event Their age Life stage
1960 In Japan, NHK and NTV introduces color television 57 working
1963 John F Kennedy is assassinated 60 working
1964 First performance of the Beatles on the US Ed Sullivan show 61 working
1973 Roe vs Wade: the right to have an abortion 70 retired
1974 Nixon resigns over Watergate scandal 71 retired
1980 John Lennon is killed on the streets of NYC 77 retired
1981 MTV is launched 78 retired
1985 Live Aid concert 82 retired
1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster 83 retired
1989 Fall of the Berlin Wall 86 retired
1990 The movie Home Alone hits the screens 87 retired
1995 Microsoft launches the Windows95 OS 92 retired
2001 September 11 attacks 98 retired

Last updated: 2026-06-04