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  Monday November 4th, 1940
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Events of the Month

Walt Disney's animated film "Fantasia" opens in New York. In Montevideo, the U. S. gets naval and air bases on the Uruguayan coast. In other news, Soviet Premier Molotov meets with Adolf Hitler for the first time. Hitler is trying to persuade the Soviet Union to join the Axis alliance. In France, the Vichy government dissolves all labor unions. The Spanish government officially annexes Tangier in North Africa.

Popular Music

Back in 1940, the popular songs were: Blueberry Hill performed by Glenn Miller; Down Argentine Way performed by Bob Crosby; I'll Never Smile Again sung by Frank Sinatra; as well as I'm Nobody's Baby by Judy Garland. Also topping the musical charts: Maybe by The Ink Spots; Only Forever by Bing Crosby; Sierra Sue by Bing Crosby; and the ever popular We Three by Ink Spots

Then vs Now Cost of Living Comparisons

 1940 2024
Gallon of milk $.51$3.79
Loaf of bread $.08$2.00
New car $810.00$34,085.00
Gallon of gas $.15$3.49
New house $6,558.00$412,000.00
Average Income $1,231.00$47,989.00
Dow Jones131.1336,140.92

Academy Award Winning Movies

'Rebecca'- Produced by Selznick International won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1940. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to James Stewart for his role in 'The Philadelphia Story' and the Best Actress Award went to Ginger Rogers for her role in 'Kitty Foyle'

The Year's Sports Highlights

The Cincinnati Reds defeat the Detroit Tigers in the seventh game of the World Series and the Maple Leafs win hockey's Stanley cup over the Rangers. In football, the Bears maul the Redskins 73-0 to win the NFL Championship. Canadian Gerard Cote shatters all records to win the Boston Marathon. In boxing, heavyweight champ Joe Louis KOs Johnny Paycheck in two rounds. A horse named Gallahadion wins the Kentucky Derby.

Famous People Born on This Date

Actor Matthew McConaughey - 1969
Rapper Sean "Puffy" Combs - 1969
Actor Will Rogers - 1879
Journalist Walter Cronkite - 1916



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