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1930–1992 is a designation used to characterize a broad historical span from the early 1930s to the early 1990s, encompassing major political, economic, and social transformations that shaped the modern world. The period begins with the Great Depression and the widespread economic distress of the 1930s, which contributed to political instability and the rise of various regimes in different regions. The 1940s featured World War II and the founding of the United Nations, setting the stage for postwar reconstruction and the emergence of new geopolitical blocs.

The following decades were defined by decolonization, the Cold War, and rapid technological development. Economic systems were reshaped through Bretton Woods institutions and later globalization, while scientific and cultural advances altered daily life. Social movements gained momentum, including civil rights struggles, gender equality campaigns, and environmental awareness. The late 1980s and early 1990s brought significant political change, with the fall of communist regimes in Eastern Europe, the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, and the expansion of global markets and information networks.

Notable milestones within the period include the 1945 founding of the United Nations, the 1947 independence of India, the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing, and the 1992 Maastricht Treaty and the early growth of the internet era. The 1930–1992 interval left lasting legacies in international institutions, governance, science, and culture, and it established many structural foundations of the contemporary world.