Category Archives: 1940s

United Nations formally comes into being as Soviets ratify charter 80 years ago this hour (Oct 24 1945)


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(Wednesday, October 24, 1945, 4:50 p.m. EST) — The United Nations World Security Organization came into being today when the Soviet government deposited its instrument of ratification, the twenty-ninth necessary to bring this about, and U.S. Secretary of State James F. Byrnes then signed the protocol.

Juan Peron becomes absolute ruler of Argentina 80 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1945)


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(Wednesday, October 17, 1945, 11:10 p.m. Argentina Summer Time) — Col. Juan Peron, who only eight days ago was thrown out of the Argentine Government by the army and was later sent as a prisoner to the island of Martin Garcia, staged a coup today, becoming absolute ruler of Argentina.

Former Premier of Vichy France and Nazi collaborator Pierre Laval executed 80 years ago this hour (Oct 15 1945)


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(Monday, October 15, 1945, 12:31 p.m. Central European Time; after World War II) — The former premier of Vichy France Pierre Laval was shot today (after a thwarted suicide attempt) in Fresnes (in the southern suburbs of Paris) by a firing squad for treason. Continue reading Former Premier of Vichy France and Nazi collaborator Pierre Laval executed 80 years ago this hour (Oct 15 1945)

Detroit Tigers win World Series in seven games 80 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1945)


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(Wednesday, October 10, 1945, 4:01 p.m. CST) — The Detroit Tigers won the 1945 World Series today, beating the Chicago Cubs 9-3 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, in the seventh and deciding game. Continue reading Detroit Tigers win World Series in seven games 80 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1945)

Truman: Atomic bomb secret to be shared with Britain, Canada only 80 years ago this hour (Oct 8 1945)

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(Monday, October 8, 1945, 8:15 p.m. CST) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman declared this evening that the secrets of the atomic bomb would be shared only with Britain and Canada during a press conference in Tiptonville, Tennessee.

Elvis Presley, 10, makes first public appearance 80 years ago today (Oct 3 1945)


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(Wednesday, October 3, 1945) — Ten-year-old Elvis Presley made his first public appearance in a talent show today at the Mississippi-Alabama Dairy Show, singing “Old Shep.” He won fifth place and $5.

Eisenhower removes Patton from Bavaria post after remarks on Nazis 80 years ago today (Oct 2 1945)


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(Tuesday, October 2, 1945) — Gen. George S. Patton has been relieved of his command of the Third Army and his post as military governor of Bavaria, Allied headquarters announced tonight. Continue reading Eisenhower removes Patton from Bavaria post after remarks on Nazis 80 years ago today (Oct 2 1945)

‘Mildred Pierce’ opens in New York City 80 years ago this hour (Sep 28 1945)


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(Friday, September 28, 1945, doors opened at 9:00 a.m. EDT)Mildred Pierce, a drama film about a woman who turns herself into a business tycoon to win her selfish daughter a place in society, opened today at the Strand Theatre at 1579 Broadway, at the northwest corner of 47th Street and Broadway in Times Square, New York City. Continue reading ‘Mildred Pierce’ opens in New York City 80 years ago this hour (Sep 28 1945)

French reassert colonial control in Saigon 80 years ago today (Sep 23 1945)


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(Sunday, September 23, 1945; during War in Vietnam (1945–46)) — Shortly after the Democratic Republic of Vietnam had issued its Declaration of Independence, a group of former French troops, acting with the content of the British forces that had arrived in Saigon from their sweep through Burma in the last days of World War II and armed with Japanese weapons stolen from surrender stockpiles, staged a local coup d’etat today and seized control of the administration of Saigon. Continue reading French reassert colonial control in Saigon 80 years ago today (Sep 23 1945)

Nazi radio propagandist ‘Lord Haw Haw’ sentenced to death 80 years ago this hour (Sep 19 1945)


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(Wednesday, September 19, 1945, 4:00 p.m. BDST) — Nazi radio propagandist William Joyce, known as “Lord Haw-Haw,” was convicted of treason and sentenced to death today by a British court.