The tanker Exxon Valdez spills its oil in the ocean¶
The tanker Exxon Valdez spills its oil in the ocean happened in 1989. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exxon_Valdez
Impact by generation (1989)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 1989 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | 89–106 | retired |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | 76–88 | retired |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | 65–75 | retired |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | 44–64 | working |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 25–43 | working |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | 9–24 | school–working |
| Generation Y | 1981–1996 | newborn–8 | school |
| Generation Z | 1997–2012 | not yet born | — |
| Generation Alpha | 2013–2024 | not yet born | — |
Last updated: 2026-06-04