The 1940s (pronounced "nineteen-forties" and commonly abbreviated as " the '40s " or " the Forties ") was a decade that began on January 1, 1940, and ended on December 31, 1949.

Mar 16, 2020 · World War II began when Nazi Germany invaded Poland in 1939 and shaped the entire 1940s. The United States joined World War II after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in …

Bing Crosby had nine number one hits (including a still perennial holiday favorite and the best-selling single of all-time: "White Christmas") and spent 55 total weeks a the top of the charts...

Jan 2, 2018 · 1940s slang was born from the ashes of the Great Depression and the growth of an economy. Discover more behind the meaning of the decade's slang with us.

Aug 5, 2025 · From war-torn streets to zany hairdos, the ’40s were brimming with contrasts, courage, and curiosity. This was an era of ration books and victory rolls, where daily life …

November 5, 1940 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt continues his dominance of presidential politics with a 449 to 82 Electoral College victory over Republican candidate Wendell Wilkie, …

Nov 10, 2025 · Taking a journey through the 1940s offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal time that shaped American life. This was an era beginning with the lingering effects of the Great …

Explore daily life, music, art and social movements of the 1940s.

After 1941, American life began to change in many important ways. Rural dwellers moved to the cities to work in factories. They included millions of women, ethnic minorities, and teenagers. …

The 40s decade ran from January 1, AD 40, to December 31, AD 49. Claudius became Roman Emperor in 41, following the assassination of Caligula. In 43, he sent Aulus Plautius with four …