Nena releases "99 Luftballons"¶
Nena releases "99 Luftballons" happened in 1983. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99_Luftballons
Impact by generation (1983)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 1983 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | 83–100 | retired |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | 70–82 | retired |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | 59–69 | working–retired |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | 38–58 | working |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 19–37 | college–working |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | 3–18 | school |
| Generation Y | 1981–1996 | newborn–2 | — |
| Generation Z | 1997–2012 | not yet born | — |
| Generation Alpha | 2013–2024 | not yet born | — |
Last updated: 2026-06-04