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History

World War II ends as Allied and Soviet forces make their way towards Germany, liberating concentration camps along the way.
The United States drops two atomic bombs on Japan, bringing an end to the Pacific side of the war.
The United Nations is created after fifty nations sign the charter.
Vietnam declares its independence from France under Ho Chi Minh.
Harry S. Truman becomes the United States President after FDR dies.

There were major shortages in jobs and housing for those returning from war, as well as food and materials.
Baby boomer years begin.
The ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), the first programmable electronic computer, is unveiled at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Philippines becomes independent after being under U.S. rule for forty-eight years.
The former Prime Minister of England, Winston Churchill, gives his "Iron Curtain" speech.

A Hollywood blacklist of alleged Communist sympathizers includes 300 writers, directors and actors.
The transistor is invented at Bell Laboratories by William Shockley, Walter Brattain, and John Bardeen.
India and Pakistan become independent from the United Kingdom.
The Polaroid instant camera is demonstrated.
Jackie Robinson becomes a part of the Dodgers, becoming the first African-American to play baseball for the Major League.
Ferrari begins to produce sports cars.