19601980as

19601980as is a shorthand sometimes used to refer to the historical interval from the 1960s through the early to mid-1980s. While not a formal designation in standard historiography, the span is recognized for its breadth of rapid political, social, and technological change across many regions.

Global politics in this period were shaped by decolonization, the emergence of new states, and continued Cold War tensions. The Vietnam War and its aftermath influenced policy and public opinion in several countries. The era also featured moments of détente and diplomacy, alongside persistent regional conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, and elsewhere.

Economically, the 1970s were marked by oil shocks in 1973 and 1979, contributing to inflation and slower growth in many developed and developing economies. Technological progress advanced notably in computing and electronics, with the rise of microprocessors and greater computer adoption in business and homes. In space exploration, the late 1960s achieved the Moon landing, and the following decades saw the development of space transportation programs and the early groundwork for new aerospace initiatives.

Societal currents included civil rights progress, second-wave feminism, student and urban movements, and shifts in cultural norms. Urbanization and changing media landscapes reshaped everyday life, while environmental awareness grew, culminating in events like Earth Day in 1970 and accompanying regulatory responses in various countries.

The period laid groundwork for later globalization and the digital era, influencing political alignments, economic policy, technological trajectories, and cultural transformations that persisted into the late 20th century and beyond.