1940s

  • Disney

    Disney

    Walt Diney's sencond feature-length film "Pinocchio" premieres in New Yoek City.
  • Cafe

    Cafe

    The Nazi's forbid the Jewish access to all Cafe's
  • War

    War

    Cuba declares war on Germany, Italy and Japan
  • Missing person

    Missing person

    1st missing persons telecast is broadcasted in New York City
  • Bombing

    Bombing

    The first US bombing of Berlin strikes
  • Navy

    Navy

    Phyllis M Daley is 1st black nurse sworn-in as US Navy ensign.
  • Iron Curtain

    Iron Curtain

    Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech (Fulton Missouri) popularizes the term and draws attention to division of Europe
  • Show Boat

    Show Boat

    "Show Boat" closes at Ziegfeld Theater NYC after 417 performances
  • Tape Recorder

    Tape Recorder

    The first tape recorder is sold
  • CBS

    CBS

    1st Jewish family show "Goldbergs" premieres on CBS