| World Series Champions: |
New York Yankees |
| NFL Champions: |
Chicago Bears |
| Stanley Cup Champs: |
Detroit Red Wings |
| U.S. Open Golf |
Not played due to WWII |
| U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) |
Lt. Joseph R. Hunt/Pauline Betz |
| Wimbledon (Men/Women): |
not held |
| NCAA Football Champions: |
Notre Dame |
| NCAA Basketball Champions: |
Wyoming |
| Kentucky Derby: |
Count Fleet |
| Sports Highlights: |
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| The Hotties and Fashion Icons:
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Gene Tierney, Rita Hayworth, Lana
Turner, Betty Grable, Jane Russell |
| The Heartthrob(s): |
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| "The Quote" |
"Grown-ups never understand
anything for themselves, and it is tiresome for
children to be always and forever explaining things
to them" - The Little Prince |
| Time Magazine's Man of the Year |
George Marshall |
| Miss America: |
Jean Bartel (Los Angeles, CA) |
The Scandal:
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Airplane Celebrity Death:
Leslie Howard
 The
Conical Bra was made famous by Jane Russell.
July 1st, the U.S. government started the payroll
witholding tax.
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| Nerd News: |
Oklahoma! was the first great American Musical, but
don't take the word of teh poster for that. It was
the first musical play that truly added a full story
to the production. Older musicals primarlity had a
loose plot revolving around songs and often major
dance and stage productions. The show began on March
31, 1943 and ran for 2,212 performances through its
initial run, ending in 1948. It has had many revivals
as well.
It was also spoofed (at the end) in this Jerry Seinfeld
American Express extended commercial:
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| The Habit: |
Working your 'Victory Garden' so US troops would
have more food for the war. (1942-1945)
Watching Oklahoma! on Broadway
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| 1st appearances & 1943's
Most Popular Christmas gifts, toys and presents: |
Chutes and Ladders (based on Snakes
and Ladders) |
| Best Film Oscar Winner: |
Casablanca |
