The Buggles release "Video Killed The Radio Star"¶
The Buggles release "Video Killed The Radio Star" happened in 1979. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_Killed_the_Radio_Star
Impact by generation (1979)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 1979 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | 79–96 | retired |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | 66–78 | retired |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | 55–65 | working–retired |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | 34–54 | working |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 15–33 | school–working |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | newborn–14 | 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