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.

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 legions to Britain …

16 hours ago · The 56-year-old pop-star recently said she was "desperate" to expand her family in her early 40s but believed it simply wasn’t possible. "I really wanted to have another baby. I really did. …

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 December 1941. …

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...

Jun 7, 2025 · Exploring the world of classic cinema can feel daunting; however, you can’t go wrong with these 40 movies from the 1940s. Some of the best directors of all time made some of their best films …

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 was focused …

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

November 5, 1940 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt continues his dominance of presidential politics with a 449 to 82 Electoral College victory over Republican candidate Wendell Wilkie, winning his …

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 Depression …