Most Popular Names
Top boys name: James, Top girls name: Mary
Mid-20th century U.S. naming trends with Mary, Linda, and Michael dominating
by Albert Camus
Classic or influential work of mid-20th century literature
First controlled chain reaction
Mid-century breakthroughs shaping modern life
by Michael Curtiz
Mid-20th century influential or top-grossing film
Democrat Party
New Deal programs, WWII leadership, only 4-term president
by Bing Crosby
Pre-Hot 100 era; top-selling single of the year
Year-End Close
+8% from previous year
New Deal & WWII period
Children’s books became a staple gift