Fall of the Berlin Wall¶
Fall of the Berlin Wall happened in 1989. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
The evening of 9 November 1989 is known as the night the Wall came down
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Wall#Fall
Impact by generation (1989)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 1989 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | 89–106 | retired |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | 76–88 | retired |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | 65–75 | retired |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | 44–64 | working |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 25–43 | working |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | 9–24 | school–working |
| Generation Y | 1981–1996 | newborn–8 | school |
| Generation Z | 1997–2012 | not yet born | — |
| Generation Alpha | 2013–2024 | not yet born | — |
Last updated: 2026-06-04