Microsoft launches the Windows95 OS¶
Microsoft launches the Windows95 OS happened in 1995. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
Impact by generation (1995)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 1995 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | 95–112 | retired |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | 82–94 | retired |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | 71–81 | retired |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | 50–70 | working–retired |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 31–49 | working |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | 15–30 | school–working |
| Generation Y | 1981–1996 | newborn–14 | school |
| Generation Z | 1997–2012 | not yet born | — |
| Generation Alpha | 2013–2024 | not yet born | — |
Last updated: 2026-06-04