The beginning -- 1927-1937 the first decade -- 1938-1947 the second decade -- 1948-1957 the third decade -- 1958-1967 the fourth decade -- 1977 the fifth decade -- 1978-1987 the sixth decade -- 1988-1997 the seventh decade -- 1998-2007 the eighth decade -- 2008-2012 the first half of the ninth decade -- Awards ceremonies -- Academy facts and records.