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1930–1999 refers to a span of seven decades that shaped much of the 20th century. It encompasses profound shifts in global politics, economics, technology, and culture, as well as divergent trajectories across regions and societies. The period begins with the Great Depression and the onset of World War II and ends with the close of the millennium amid rapid digital and scientific change.

During the 1930s, economies struggled under the Great Depression. The 1940s were dominated by World War II and its aftermath, including the founding of the United Nations. The 1950s and 1960s saw postwar reconstruction, the growth of consumer society, decolonization, and significant social movements such as civil rights activism and student movements. The 1970s featured energy crises and economic volatility; the 1980s saw technological advances and the late Cold War period. The 1990s were marked by globalization, the expansion of information technology, and the dissolution of the Soviet Union, culminating in the early internet era.

Across regions, experiences varied widely: wealthier nations often saw rising living standards and shifts in work patterns, while others faced ongoing development challenges. The period also witnessed progress in medicine and space exploration, and cultural globalization through media, travel, and migration. By the end of 1999, many societies had begun to map a new digital economy and a more interconnected world, while earlier tensions continued to influence politics and society.