Fun facts about 1946...80 Years ago!

• The "Baby Boom" began: Following the end of World War II, the United States saw a significant increase in birth rates, marking the beginning of the "Baby Boom" generation.
• The Bikini was introduced: French designer Louis Réard unveiled the daring new two-piece swimsuit at a Paris swimming pool, naming it the "bikini" after the site of a U.S. atomic test that occurred the same week.
• Three future U.S. presidents were born:  George W. Bush (43rd president), Bill Clinton (42nd president) and Donald J. Trump (47th president) were born in 1946.
• The first general purpose electronic digital computer was unveiled: The Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer (ENIAC), which had been funded during the war effort, was dedicated at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Tupperware was invented: Earl Tupper developed his iconic plastic containers with sealable lids, utilizing plastic production techniques from the war.
• It's a Wonderful Life premiered: The classic holiday film starring James Stewart and Donna Reed was released.
• Winston Churchill gave his "Iron Curtain" speech: The former British Prime Minister delivered a speech in the U.S. that warned of Soviet expansion and the division of Europe, a key moment in the start of the Cold War.
• The Magic 8 Ball was invented: The popular fortune-telling toy was conceived by Albert C. Carter and Abe Bookman.
• The Philippines gained independence: On July 4, 1946, the United States officially recognized the independence of the Republic of the Philippines. 

WE ARE A GENERATION THAT WILL NEVER COME BACK.
A generation that walked to school and then walked back.
A generation that did their homework alone to get out asap to play in the street.
A generation that spent all their free time in the streets with their Friends.
A generation that played hide and seek when dark.
A generation that made mud cakes.
A generation that collected sports cards.
A generation that found, collected and washed & Returned empty coke bottles to the local grocery store for 5 cents each , then bought a Mountain Dew and candy bar with the money.
A generation that made paper toys with their bare hands.
A generation who bought vinyl albums to play on record players.
A generation that collected photos and albums of clippings of their life experiences as a Kid.
A generation that played board games and cards on rainy days.
A generation whose TV went off at midnight after playing the National Anthem.
A generation that had parents who were there.
A generation that laughed under the covers in bed so parents didn't know we were still awake.
A generation that is passing and unfortunately it will never return no matter how hard we try.
I loved Growing up when I did. it was the best of times.

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