(Saturday, January 5, 1946) — “Symphony” by Freddy Martin & his Orchestra with vocals by Clyde Rogers was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 5/12, 1946).
Category Archives: 1940s
Nazi radio propagandist ‘Lord Haw Haw’ executed 70 years ago today (Jan 3 1946)
Video: 'WILLIAM JOYCE HANGED'
(Thursday, January 3, 1946, 9:00 a.m. GMT) — William Joyce, the 39-year-old pro-Nazi radio propagandist known as “Lord Haw-Haw,” was hanged today at Wandsworth Prison in south London for high treason, unrepentant and defiant to the end.
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‘Scarlet Street’ released in U.S. 70 years ago today (Dec 28 1945)
Video: 'Scarlet Street' trailer
(Friday, December 28, 1945) — Scarlet Street, a crime film noir about a middle aged would-be painter who falls into the clutches of an unscrupulous woman, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Scarlet Street’ released in U.S. 70 years ago today (Dec 28 1945)
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World Bank, International Monetary Fund formally established 70 years ago today (Dec 27 1945)
Video: 'What do the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund actually do?'
(Thursday, December 27, 1945) — The World Bank and International Monetary Fund were created today with the signing of an agreement by 29 nations.
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President Truman flies home for Christmas 70 years ago this hour (Dec 25 1945)
Video: 'The Presidents: Truman' (Dec. 25, 1945, at 2:25:15)
(Tuesday, December 25, 1945, 12:05 p.m. EST, Christmas Day) — U.S. President Harry Truman woke to find the capitol covered in ice and snow; his wife Bess and daughter Margaret were in their hometown of Independence, Missouri, and the President missed them.
Anxious to see his family, desperate to escape the turmoil in Washington, he ordered the Presidential plane to fly him home.
The plane, buffeted by sleet and snow, arrived an hour late.
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General George S. Patton dies 12 days after car accident 70 years ago this hour (Dec 21 1945)
Video: 'The Death of George Patton'
(Friday, December 21, 1945, 5:50 p.m. CET) — General George S. Patton Jr., one of the most vivid figures among Allied combat leaders in World War II, died today in Heidelberg, Germany, 12 days after being seriously injured in a car accident. Patton was 60.
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End of World War II-era tire rationing announced 70 years ago today (Dec 20 1945)
(Thursday, December 20, 1945) — More than three months after the end of World War II, the end of tire rationing (effective Jan. 1, 1946), was ordered today by the Office of Price Administration, but the public was warned that this did not mean that tires would be “plentiful.”
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‘It’s Been a Long, Long Time’ by Bing Crosby with The Les Paul Trio peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Dec 8 1945)
(Saturday, December 8, 1945) — “It’s Been a Long, Long Time” by Bing Crosby with The Les Paul Trio was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Selling Retail Records chart for one week.
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Five TBM Avenger torpedo bombers disappear over Bermuda Triangle 70 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1945)
Video: 'Flight 19 The Bermuda Triangle Mystery'
(Wednesday, December 5, 1945, just after 7:04 p.m. EST) — Five U.S. Navy torpedo bombers mysteriously disappeared tonight after taking off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a training mission (designated as Flight 19) with the loss of all 14 crew members.
“The Lost Squadron,” as it came to be known, later contributed to the legend of the Bermuda Triangle.
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Senate approves U.S. participation in United Nations 70 years ago tonight (Dec 4 1945)
Video: 'History and Functions of The United Nations'
(Tuesday, December 4, 1945, evening EST) — The Senate passed by a 65-to-7 vote this evening the legislation to give the United States full, active participation in the United Nations Organization in accordance with the San Francisco Charter that it ratified, 89 to 2, last July. Continue reading Senate approves U.S. participation in United Nations 70 years ago tonight (Dec 4 1945)
