Berry Gordy Jr launches Motown Records¶
Berry Gordy Jr launches Motown Records happened in 1960. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motown
Impact by generation (1960)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 1960 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | 60–77 | working–retired |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | 47–59 | working |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | 36–46 | working |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | 15–35 | school–working |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | newborn–14 | school |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | not yet born | — |
| Generation Y | 1981–1996 | not yet born | — |
| Generation Z | 1997–2012 | not yet born | — |
| Generation Alpha | 2013–2024 | not yet born | — |
Last updated: 2026-06-04