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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

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