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The 1940's was a difficult decade as WW2 raged in Europe. This list will look at life at home during the Forties.
Updated on May 19, 09
Created on May 19, 09
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grama barb's List: The Forties Decade
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May 19, 09
1947 June 11 - WW II sugar rationing finally ended in U.S., began May 28, 19421947 December 3 - Tennessee Williams' 'Streetcar Named Desire,' premieres in New York City1947 March Released: Peg O' my Heart by the The Harmonicats - this tune was first written 1913.
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1946 January 17 - United Nations Security Council holds its 1st meeting1946 May 16 - Musical 'Annie Get Your Gun,' starring Ethel Merman premieres in New York City1946 December 31 - President Truman officially proclaims end of WW II
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1945 October 3 - Elvis Presley's 1st public appearance, he is 10 years old1945 September 28 - Canadian football's Calgary Bronks changes its name to Stampeders1945 February 3 Walt Disney's '3 Caballeros' released1945 January 28 Swedish ships bring food to starving Netherlands1945 May 21 Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart wed
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May 19, 09
1942 February 10 - Glenn Miller awarded 1st ever gold disc for selling 1 million copies of 'Chattanooga Choo Choo'1942 February 11 - 'Archie' comic book debuts1942 - June 14 Walt Disney's 'Bambi' animated movie is released1942 - October 1 Little Golden Books (children books) begins publishing1942 - October 29 Alaska highway completed
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