Add family and friends to see how old they were in 1943 and discover what was popular when they were growing up.
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 Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Classic or influential work of mid-20th century literature
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Cousteau & Gagnan develop scuba system
Mid-century breakthroughs shaping modern life
by Alfred Hitchcock
Mid-20th century influential or top-grossing film
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Democrat Party
New Deal programs, WWII leadership, only 4-term president
by The Mills Brothers
Pre-Hot 100 era; top-selling single of the year
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Year-End Close
+14% from previous year
New Deal & WWII period
Bouncy putty invented during WWII rubber shortage
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