Bill Clinton denies affair with Monica Lewinsky¶
Bill Clinton denies affair with Monica Lewinsky happened in 1998. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
On January 26, 1998, Clinton stated, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky" in a nationally televised White House news conference
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monica_Lewinsky
Impact by generation (1998)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 1998 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | 98–115 | retired |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | 85–97 | retired |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | 74–84 | retired |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | 53–73 | working–retired |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 34–52 | working |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | 18–33 | school–working |
| Generation Y | 1981–1996 | 2–17 | school |
| Generation Z | 1997–2012 | newborn–1 | — |
| Generation Alpha | 2013–2024 | not yet born | — |
Last updated: 2026-06-04