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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. Most of World War II took place in the first half of the decade, which had a profound effect on most countries and people in Europe , Asia , and elsewhere.
1940 was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1940th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 940th year of the 2nd millennium, the 40th year of the 20th century, and the 1st year of the 1940s decade.
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October 16 – The draft registration of approximately 16 million men begins in the United States. October 29 – The Selective Service System lottery is held in Washington, D.C. November 5 – U.S. presidential election, 1940: Democratic incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt defeats Republican challenger Wendell Willkie and becomes the nation's ...
The 1940s was a decade in the Anno Domini and Common Era in the Gregorian calendar. It began on January 1, 1940 and ended on December 31, 1949. It is distinct from the decade known as the '''195st decade''' which began on January 1, 1941 and ended on December 31, 1950.
This category has the following 42 subcategories, out of 42 total. 1940s in the United States by city (26 C) 1940s in the United States by state or territory (61 C)
This category has the following 151 subcategories, out of 151 total. 1940 crimes by country (15 C) 1940 disasters by country (7 C) 1940 in international relations (2 C, 16 P) 1940 in music by country (3 C) 1940 in politics by country (5 C) 1940 in sports by country (57 C)
