John Lennon is killed on the streets of NYC¶
John Lennon is killed on the streets of NYC happened in 1980. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lennon#Murder:_8_December_1980
Impact by generation (1980)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 1980 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | 80–97 | retired |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | 67–79 | retired |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | 56–66 | working–retired |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | 35–55 | working |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 16–34 | school–working |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | newborn–15 | school |
| 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