Ten Events That Defined A Generation: Millennial Edition
As a country, we are fighting a pandemic right now. Hundreds of millions of Americans are locked indoors and living through a time of anxiety and uncertainty. Much of the rest of the globe is going through a similar battle and living with the same sense of fear. Even when you look at this situation with optimism, there’s still no denying the impact of COVID-19. We can hope things will get better soon, but one thing is for certain: we are living through history right now.
As a millennial, I know this is one of the most impactful events of my generation. Other generations will be impacted as well, but they also feel the impact from events like Kennedy’s Assassination or the fall of the Berlin Wall.
As a generation, these are our shared experiences. You can ask any millennial where they were when they found out about 9/11 and they’ll have an answer. In ten years, you’ll be able to ask us what we did during COVID-19 quarantine, and you’ll get an answer. These aren’t the only events that warrant such a response, there are quite a few moments in our lives that define our experiences as millennials.
Please note, I am from the United States, so these events are very US-centered.
The Death of Princess Diana
