19261993

1926–1993 is a date range used in writing to denote either a person’s lifespan or a historical span. In biographical entries, the format Name (1926–1993) indicates that the individual was born in 1926 and died in 1993. The dash between the years signals a continuous life period and helps distinguish figures with similar names.

As a historical label, the years 1926 to 1993 cover a period of substantial global change. The span includes the late interwar era, World War II, the postwar reconstruction period, and the long-running Cold War. It also encompasses decolonization, significant social and cultural shifts, and the rapid development of science and technology that shaped late 20th-century life.

Key events within this timeframe include the onset of the Great Depression in 1929, the global conflict of World War II (1939–1945), the postwar economic expansion, the Space Race, and the broader rise of consumer electronics and information technologies. The era concludes with landmark political transformations such as the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, which helped set the stage for the post‑Cold War world.

In reference works, the notation serves to disambiguate individuals and to situate their achievements within a defined lifecycle or era. The exact meaning depends on context, and entries should clarify whether they describe a person’s life or a historical period.