19291978

1929–1978 is a chronological span that covers a period of substantial social, political, and technological change in many parts of the world. The starting point is the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression, which led to widespread economic hardship and the adoption of state-led reforms in many countries through the 1930s.

In the 1939–1945 period, World War II reshaped borders, economies, and power structures. The postwar years brought reconstruction, the establishment of a new international order, the United Nations, and the Bretton Woods framework, along with rapid industrial and technological development in several regions.

The 1950s and 1960s were defined by the Cold War, decolonization, and broad social movements that expanded political participation and cultural change. The era saw advances in science and technology, including space exploration, and significant strides in civil rights, gender equality, and labor rights in various countries.

The 1970s were marked by economic volatility, energy concerns, and geopolitical recalibrations, alongside continuing scientific and technological progress. The period ends around 1978, a point at which economies and institutions were adjusting to new global realities and laying groundwork for subsequent decades.

Overall, 1929–1978 encompasses major shifts in governance, economy, society, and technology, reflecting a century of rapid modernization and global integration.