Nixon resigns over Watergate scandal¶
Nixon resigns over Watergate scandal happened in 1974. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
President Richard Nixon made an address to the American public from the Oval Office on August 8, 1974, to announce his resignation from the presidency due to the Watergate scandal.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Nixon%27s_resignation_speech
Impact by generation (1974)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 1974 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | 74–91 | retired |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | 61–73 | working–retired |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | 50–60 | working |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | 29–49 | working |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 10–28 | school–working |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | newborn–9 | 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