Baby Boomers Recognition Day
August 17, Sunday
History and significance
The holiday was created to express gratitude to this generation, which played a key role in the cultural, social, and economic development of the modern world. Baby boomers lived through important historical events: the Cold War, the rise of civil rights, the cultural revolutions of the 1960s–1970s, technological progress, and the beginning of the digital era.
Holiday traditions
On this day:
* people express gratitude to baby boomers for their contribution to society;
* memories are shared about the culture, music, and fashion of their youth;
* themed gatherings and family meetings are held;
* values, experiences, and lessons passed on to subsequent generations are discussed.
Interesting facts
* The baby boomer generation became the largest in the history of the United States and many other countries.
* They had a major impact on the development of the economy, as the labor market and mass consumption grew rapidly during their adulthood.
* Many cultural symbols, such as rock and roll, the hippie movement, and the first computers, are closely associated with this generation.