Generation X, sometimes shortened to Gen X, refers to those born between 1965 and 1980. Sandwiched between baby boomers and millennials, this generation was shaped by the economic and cultural factors dominating the latter half of the 20th century. And while they're outnumbered in comparison to their neighboring generations, many Gen Xers have shaped the world during pivotal years of change and technological advancement.
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