19391976
1939–1976 is a historical span that encompasses World War II, the early Cold War, and broad social, political, and technological transformations across the globe. It begins with the invasion of Poland in 1939 and ends in the mid-1970s, a period characterized by reconstruction, reassessment of international order, and rapid modernization.
World War II dominated the early years, leading to vast human and material mobilization and the creation
Technological and scientific advances marked the era. The space age began with the Soviet launch of Sputnik
Social and political change accelerated. Civil rights movements, anti-imperial struggles, and feminist and student movements challenged
The period 1939–1976 left enduring legacies in international institutions, national welfare systems, and cultural life that