Category Archives: 1940s

War crimes court at Nuremberg sees horror films 80 years ago today (Nov 29 1945)

1940s, The Holocaust, World War II


Video: 'Nuremberg Day 8 Concentration Camp Film'

(Thursday, November 29, 1945; during the Nuremberg trials) — Tearing away the sanctimonious mask behind which the German leaders had cloaked their evil acts and intentions, the American prosecution presented today before the International Military Tribunal a one-hour nightmare in motion pictures depicting the fear and terror and the nameless horror of the concentration camps that, the prosecution charges, were an integral part of their hold on the German people. Continue reading War crimes court at Nuremberg sees horror films 80 years ago today (Nov 29 1945) →

‘It’s Been a Long, Long Time’ by Harry James and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Nov 24 1945)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, November 24, 1945) — “It’s Been a Long, Long Time” by Harry James and His Orchestra (vocal chorus by Kitty Kallen) was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Selling Retail Records chart for three non-consecutive weeks (Nov. 24, Dec. 1/22, 1945).

Nazi war criminals enter ‘not guilty’ pleas at Nuremberg 80 years ago today (Nov 21 1945)

1940s, The Holocaust, World War II


Video: 'Nuremberg Day 2 Defendants Plead (translated captions)'

(Wednesday, November 21, 1945, morning Central European Time; during the Nuremberg trials) — One day after the trial of the major Nazi war criminals by the International Military Tribunal began in Nuremberg, Germany, the defendants entered their pleas of “not guilty.”

Hermann Göring tried to make a statement, but was prevented by the court from doing so. Continue reading Nazi war criminals enter ‘not guilty’ pleas at Nuremberg 80 years ago today (Nov 21 1945) →

Nazi war criminals go on trial at Nuremberg 80 years ago this hour (Nov 20 1945)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Nuremberg Day 1 Indictments'

(Tuesday, November 20, 1945, 10:00 a.m. Central European Time; during the Nuremberg trials) — 22 former Nazi officials, the most important political and military leaders of the Third Reich, went on trial today before an international war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany. Continue reading Nazi war criminals go on trial at Nuremberg 80 years ago this hour (Nov 20 1945) →

‘Chickery Chick’ by Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Nov 17 1945)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, November 17, 1945) — “Chickery Chick” by Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye (vocal refrain by Nancy Norman, Billy Williams and The Kaye Choir) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Selling Retail Records chart for three non-consecutive weeks (Nov. 17, Dec. 15/29, 1945; tied with “Till the End of Time” by Perry Como on Nov. 17, 1945).

Casper debuts in ‘The Friendly Ghost’ 80 years ago today (Nov 16 1945)

1940s, Movies 1940s


Video: 'The Friendly Ghost restored'

(Friday, November 16, 1945) — The Friendly Ghost, an animated short featuring the debut of Casper, was released today by Paramount’s cartoon division. Continue reading Casper debuts in ‘The Friendly Ghost’ 80 years ago today (Nov 16 1945) →

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) founded 80 years ago today (Nov 16 1945)

1940s


Video: 'UNESCO History'

(Friday, November 16, 1945) — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was founded today at the conclusion of a conference in London. Continue reading United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) founded 80 years ago today (Nov 16 1945) →

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

1940s


Video: 'The united Nation's, UN was born on october 24,1945...Dictionary tv Channel.'

(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)

1940s


Video: 'Discurso de Peron el 17 de Octubre 1945'

(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.