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...

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 …

Take a trip down memory lane to the 1940s! Explore fashion, music, life, culture and more from this iconic decade.

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 …

Search the RetroWaste database for all things vintage!! The 1940s got swallowed up in World War II. Many baseball players and other celebrities went to war, and much of American culture …

Women were needed in the workforce to replace men who went to war, and wartime production pulled the U.S. out of the Great Depression. Upon their return, the GI Bill entitled soldiers to a …

World War II brought sixteen million Americans into military service. After the war, the government operated under the assumption that the country was under threat from the Soviet Union and …

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 …