1946 Following the end of the war people expected a better life than before the war years with the Great Depression causing poverty and hardship worldwide. There were major shortages in jobs and housing for those returning from war , around the world the start of the baby boom also started as couples married and had children , also there were still shortages of food, and materials.
How Much things cost in 1946
Average Cost of new house $5,600.00
Average wages per year $2,500.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 15 cents
Average Cost of a new car $1,120.00
Worlds First Electric Blanket $39.50
Average Cost of a new car $1,120.00
Mens Ties $1.50
Watermans Pen $8.75
Below are some Prices for UK guides in Pounds Stirling
Average House Price 1,459
How Much things cost in 1946
Average Cost of new house $5,600.00
Average wages per year $2,500.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 15 cents
Average Cost of a new car $1,120.00
Worlds First Electric Blanket $39.50
Average Cost of a new car $1,120.00
Mens Ties $1.50
Watermans Pen $8.75
Below are some Prices for UK guides in Pounds Stirling
Average House Price 1,459
What Events Happened in 1946
- In Britain, the House of Commons decides to nationalize mines
- United Nations' first meeting in London England and then Long Island United States.
- 5 Die in Riot at Alcatraz
- Tidal waves strike Hawaii which were caused by earthquake near the Aleutian Islands, Alaska
- 30 million people are close to dying of starvation in China
- Philippines gains independence after 48 years of U.S. rule
- A major undersea earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitude in the north pacific ocean caused a Tsunami that by the time it reached Hawaii some 2,400 miles away the waves reached 60ft in height hit coastal areas of Hawaii causing the deaths of 150 +
- Juan Domingo Peron, ( his Mistress is "Evita" ) is elected president in Argentina/li>
- (UNICEF) United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund Established
- War Crimes Trials are held in Tokyo for those accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during World War II.
- U.S. troops seize control of US railroads during rail unions strike
Technology
- The BBC Television Service begins broadcasting again
- The US starts Atomic Tests on Bikini Atoll
- AT&T announce first car phones
- Piaggio produces the first successful motor scooter The Vespa
Inventions Invented by Inventors and Country ( or attributed to First Use ) 1946
Microwave Oven USA by Percy L Spencer
Automation USA by Henry Ford
Popular Culture
- Bikinis go on sale in Paris
- Tupperware sold in department and hardware stores
- Children's puppet "Muffin the Mule" debuts in an episode of For The Children
- Dean Martin's musical career begins
- B.B. King's musical career begins
- Frankie Laine records " That's My Desire"
- Bill Haley's professional musical career begins as a member of The Down Homers.
Popular Musicians
- Frank Sinatra
- Ink Spots
- Bing Crosby
- Duke Ellington
- Perry Como
- Andrews Sisters
