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Abbott and Costello
On April 7, 1940, Abbott and Costello signed with Universal Studios, getting the big break they had been looking for. http://www.economicnoise.com/2012/08/18/abbott-and-costello-economics/ -
Germany Invades Denmark and Norway
On April 9, 1940, Germany invaded Denmark and Norway. Almost exactly a month later, on May 10, German Nazis invaded Belguim, Luuxembourg and the Netherlands. http://planetcoh.gamespy.com/View.php?id=76&view=WWIIHistory.Detail -
Whinston Churchill becomes Prime Minister
On May 10, 1940, Whinston Churchill was elected to be the Prime Minister of Great Britain to guide his country through WWII. Churchill was Prime Minister until he lost the 1945 election to Labour Clement Atlee. http://frontpagemag.com/2010/tony-blankley/learning-from-winston-churchill-by-tony-blankley/ -
Holland and Belguim Surrender
On May 15 and 28 of 1940, Holland and Belguim surrendered to Germany. Belguim surrendered because their ruler, King Leopold, believed that the situation was hopeless and he wanted to spare the lives of his soldiers. Although Holland wanted to stay neutral, there was nothing else they could do after being invaded, either. http://incredibleimages4u.blogspot.com/2011/03/germans-invades-low-countries-1940.html -
Triparte Pact
The Triparte Pact was signed on September 24, 1940 in Berlin, Germany, The act was signed by Germany, Japan and Italy, which meant that there was now a military alliance between three main axis powers, which was dangerous for the Allies. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tripartite_Pact -
John Lenon
On October 9, 1940, Beatles legend John Lenon was born in Liverpool, England to parents Julia and Freddie Lennon. http://www.johnlennon.com/ -
Ernest Hemingway
On Novemer 23, 1940, Ernest Hemingway's best seller was published. This war romance novel was quoted as being "the most important thing that Ernest Hemingway has ever done." http://nothemingwaysspain.blogspot.com/2011/11/don-ernesto-ernest-hemingway-in-spain.html -
New Hampshire Earthquake
On December 24, 1940, the biggest earthquake ever recorded in New Hampshire took place near Ossipee Lake. Although this earthquake was minor, a 5.5 velocity, it did cause some major damage to houses. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940_New_Hampshire_earthquake
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Aerosol Spray Cans
On April 23, 1941 aerosol spray cans were invented by scientists Lye David Goodloe and W.N. Sullivan. Aersosol spray cans are still in use today. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerosol.png -
Jeep
The jeep was invented in 1941 was invented by Karl Pabst. The main reason why the jeep was invented was because it was very useful for the military. The first military jeep served as a fast light-weight way to travel. http://handfulofdust.net/?p=371 -
Frank Sinatra
In 1941, Frank Sinatra's career sky-rocketed. With 23 top ten singles, media named him THE male singer of the century. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000069/ -
Mount Rushmore Completed
Mount Rushmore was finally completed in 1941 after being worked on for fourteen years. This large piece of rock in South Dakota was carved out to show the faces of four great presidents- George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Today, this historic monument attracts around two million visitors every year. http://www.history.com/topics/mount-rushmore -
Final Solution
On July 3, 1941, instructions to carry out the 'Final Solution,' were given by Adolf Hitler and Goring. The 'Final Solution,' as they called it, was the extermintion of all Jews. Because of these instructions, about six million Jews were killed from 1940-1945. http://www.xtimeline.com/evt/view.aspx?id=593990 -
Judy Garland
On July 28, 1941, Judy 'Dorthy' Garland, actress and singer, received her first oscar for her role in "The Wizard of Oz." At the time of receiving her oscar, Judy was seventeen. http://www.doctormacro.com/movie star pages/Garland, Judy-Annex.htm -
Robert West
On October 21, 1941, Robert West, my great-uncle, enlists into the US Navy. -
John West
On Novemeber 17, 1941, my grandfather, John West, enlisted into the US Navy. -
Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, the US Naval Port in O'ahu, Hawaii. Killing almost 2,500 and destroying 12 ships, this was the event that forced the US into WWII. The next day, December 8, 1941, the US declared war on Japan. http://www.winstonchurchill.org/learn/myths/myths/he-knew-of-pearl-harbour-attack -
Italy and Germany Declare War on US
On December 11, 1941, just four days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Italy and Germany declared war on the US. Italy and Germany did this because they had to protect their ally, Japan, whom the US had declared war on, on December 8, 1941. http://www.winstonchurchill.org/learn/myths/myths/he-knew-of-pearl-harbour-attack -
Humphrey Bogart
On January 1, 1942, Hollywood legend Humphrey Bogart starred in the movie 'Casablanca' with Ingrid Bergman. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humphrey_Bogart -
Douglas West Jr.
On February 1, 1942, Douglas West Jr., my great-uncle, enlisted into the US Navy. Douglas West Jr. enlisted at the same time as his father, my great-grandfather, Douglas West Sr. -
Douglas West Sr.
On February 17, 1942, Douglas West Sr., my great-grandfather, returned to US Naval Service at the start of WWII, after retiring in 1938. -
Electronic Digital Computer
In 1942, the first eletronic digital computer was invented by John Vincent Atansoff and Clifford Berry while attending Iowa State University. Because of this major invention, Atansoff was awarded with the Medal of Technology in 1990, from President Bush. http://wennymasitar.blogspot.com/2012/03/technocolorlogy.html -
Minnie Reilly
On April 3, 1942, my great-grandmother, Minnie Reilly, died in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsilvania. -
Duct Tape
On April 12, 1942, duct tape was invented. The main use of duct tape in WWII was to seal ammunition cases. Duct tape was helpful because it was water-proof and would stay on. http://www.furhappens.com/dtd.html -
Jackie Robinson
In May of 1942, Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play major league baseball, was drafted into the army. While in the army, Mr. Robinson took a role as a liuetenant. http://newsone.com/1172265/newsone-celebrates-jackie-robinson-day-2011/ -
Marilyn Monroe
On June 19, 1942, Norma Jean Mortensen, Marilyn's birth name, married her neighbor and long-time lover James Dougherty. http://www.regissalons.co.uk/blog/other/marilyn-monroe-icon -
Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project, beginning on August 13, 1942, was a group of scientists, led by Albert Einstein, attempting to invent the world's first atomic bomb. The whole idea of the Manhattan Project came about from the belief that Hitler was designing an atomic bomb to use on the United States. To protect our country, Albert Einstein persuaded President Roosevet to develop the atomic bomb. http://mindblowingscience.com/brain-food/edward-teller-and-the-manhattan-project/ -
Color Television
The first color television was invented in 1941 and patented on Septemeber 15, 1942, by Scottish Engineer, John Logie Baird. http://crazy-frankenstein.com/story-about-our-shiny-friend-television.html -
Bing Crosby Christmas Album
On December 25, 1942, the famous recording of White Christmas was recorded by BIng Crosby. This beautiful single reached #1 on the charts in 1942, 1945, and 1947. http://www.thatnewjam.com/bing-crosby-white-christmas-kaskade-mix/ -
Pentagon
The Pentagon was completed on January 15, 1943. Connstruction began in 1941 under the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Pentagon is the largest office building in the world. http://math2033.uark.edu/wiki/index.php/Theadditionals -
Thomas Reilly
On March 17, 1943, my great-grandfather, Thomas Reilly, enlisted into the US army. -
Douglas West Sr. and Julia West
On May 7, 1943, Douglas West Sr. and Julia West, my great-grandparents, got married. The ceremony was held in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsilvania. -
Silly Putty
Silly Putty was invented on June 15, 1943 by James Wright. Unlike some other inventions, Mr. Wright did not come upon this invention by surprise. While under contract of the US government to find a substitute for rubber, James Wright combined boric acid and silicone acid to produce what we know know today as silly putty. http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/eeef/ -
Italy Surrenders
On September 8, 1943, Italy surrendered to the Allies. Then, about a month later, October 13, 1943, Italy declared war on Germany. http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=1584 -
Clue
Clue was invented in 1944, in England, by Anthony E. Pratt. Making it's way up to one of the most popular board games ever, clue is known in almost every counrtry. http://www.greenbeanteenqueen.com/2012/11/library-programs-life-size-clue.html -
D-Day
On June 6, 1944 the Allies attacked Germany on the coast of Normandy, France. With almost 150,000 soldiers, the Allies won, gaining land and creating a turning point in WWII. http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/06/remembering_d-day_66_years_ago.html -
Kidney Dialysis Machine
On June 16, 144, the kidney dialysis machine was invented by Willem Kolff. The invention of this machine saved many lives and limited the number of deaths from kidney failure for the future. http://www.newstimeafrica.com/archives/11274 -
Franklin D. Roosevelt Dies
Our 32nd president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945, in Warm Springs, Georgia. At around noon that same day, Franklin complained of a headache and, no less than an hour later, he was unconcious. President Roosevelt died at around one PM surrounded by his family and friends, at the young age of 63. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_D._Roosevelt -
Germany Surrenders
On May 8, 1945, Germany surrenders and WW2 is over. http://www.xtimeline.com/evt/view.aspx?id=588510 -
Tupperware
Tupperware was invented in 1945 by Earl Tupper- hence the name tupperware. After inventing plastic containers in 1939, in 1945 Earl invented pastic lids- giving us what we know today as tupperware. p=les;&gs_rn=6&gs_ri=psy-ab&pq=when+was+tupperware+invented&cp=5&gs_id=5z&xhr=t&q=tupperware&client=safari&rls=en&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.43828540,d.aWc&biw=1024&bih=603&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=J6xIUZ2wMqeBygHUpoHYBQ -
Atomic Bomb
In 1945, with help from a group of scientists form the Manhattan Project, the atomic bomb was created thanks to the purifiction of uranium-235. http://www.kpipartners.com/blog/bid/132053/What-is-Big-Data http://www.kpipartners.com/blog/bid/132053/What-is-Big-Data -
Cordell Hull Nobel peace Prize
On June 15, 1945, Cordell Hull recieved the Nobel Peace Prize for his work towards establishing the United Nations. http://frontpagemag.com/2010/tony-blankley/learning-from-winston-churchill-by-tony-blankley/ -
Penicillin
Although Penicillin was invented in 1928 by Alexander Fleming, it was first introduced to American Society until 1945 when it first started to be used medically. http://drugline.org/drug/medicament/19169/ -
Steve Martin
On August 14, 1945, comedian and actor Steve Martin was born in Waco, Texas, to parents Mary Lee and Glenn Vernon martin. http://www.thecinemasource.com/blog/interviews/steve-martin-interview-for-the-pink-panther-2/ -
Japan Surrenders
On August 14, 1945, Japan surrendered to the Allies. Most say that Japan surrendered because of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, August 6, and Nagasaki, August 9. Although there were other reasons that Japan could have surrendered, the bombings in August of 1945 are responisble for making them surrender earlier than they would have otherwise. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/01/japan-surrenders-to-china-this-time-around/ -
Douglas West Sr.
On September 18, 1945, Douglas West Sr. retires a second time from the US Navy. -
United Nations was formed
On October 24, 1945, the end of WWII, the United Nations was formed. The United Nations were formed to replace the former League of Nations and promote peace and unity througout the world. http://www.wnd.com/2009/02/87929/ -
Thomas Reilly
On October 29, 1945, Thomas Reilly is granted permission to leave the US Army. -
Thomas Reilly and Catherine McMahan
On November 13, 1945, Thomas Reilly and Catherine McMahan get married in Hershey, Pennsilvania. -
Percy Spencer
On December 15, 1945, scientist Percy Spencer invented and patented the microwave oven. http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/136.html
