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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.
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1940 ( MCMXL) 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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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.
Summarize this article for a 10 year old. SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. 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.
