Ford launches the Model T¶
Ford launches the Model T happened in 1908. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Motor_Company#20th_century
Impact by generation (1908)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 1908 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | 8–25 | school–working |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | newborn–7 | school |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | not yet born | — |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | not yet born | — |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | not yet born | — |
| 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