PrimoDonna
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thoughts about the present,
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What Happened in 1946 (The Year I Was Born)
Harry Truman is president of the United States.
The first meeting of the United Nations General Assembly opens.
During a speech in Missouri, Churchill declares an "iron curtain" has descended across Europe.
The bikini two-piece bathing suit is introduced, named after the "ultimate impact" of the atomic testing in Bikini Atoll.
A strike by 400,000 mine workers and other industries begins.
Congress passes the Atomic Energy Act.
Cher, Donald Trump, George W. Bush, Sylvester Stallone, Steven Spielberg, and Bill Clinton are born.
St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series.
Chicago Bears win the NFL championship.
Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup.
B.B. King's musical career begins.
What Happened the Year You Were Born?
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Every day I will bless You, and
I will praise Your name forever and ever.
Psalm 145:2
I'll have to google 1948 to see what was happening. That is a cool post.
have a great weekend friend.
Cool! 46, 64... great numbers. ;-) And both years the Cardinals won the
world series.
The very same things happened the year I was born, too. How odd. :-)