Top 10 Defining Events Millennials Lived Through

These are the moments that marked a generation. For this list, we’ll be looking at the cultural and political moments, events and trends that shaped Generation Y, focusing on an American perspective. The exact age range of various generations are debated, but we’ll be following the Pew Research definition, which identifies Generation Y - aka millennials - as those born between 1981 and 1996. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Defining Moments for Millennials.

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10. “The Real World” (1992-)
9. Napster (1999-2001)
8. Hurricane Katrina (2005)
7. Gay Marriage (2004-15)
6. The O. J. Simpson Chase, Trial & Acquittal (1994-95)
5. Columbine (1999)
4. The Great Recession (2007-08)
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