First news story on AIDS¶
First news story on AIDS happened in 1981. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV/AIDS#History
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV/AIDS#History
Impact by generation (1981)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 1981 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | 81–98 | retired |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | 68–80 | retired |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | 57–67 | working–retired |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | 36–56 | working |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 17–35 | school–working |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | 1–16 | school |
| Generation Y | 1981–1996 | 0 | — |
| Generation Z | 1997–2012 | not yet born | — |
| Generation Alpha | 2013–2024 | not yet born | — |
Last updated: 2026-06-04