MEMORIES

In 1946, A Home Cost $12638

Harry Truman is president of the US

The first meeting of the United Nations General Assembly opens

During a speech in Missouri, Churchill declares an “iron curtain” has descended across Europe

The bikini two-piece bathing suit is introduced, named after the “ultimate impact” of the atomic testing in Bikini Atoll

A strike by 400,000 mine workers and other industries begins

Congress passes the Atomic Energy Act

Cher, Donald Trump, George W. Bush, Sylvester Stallone, Steven Spielberg, and Bill Clinton are born

St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series

Chicago Bears win the NFL championship

Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup

B.B. King’s musical career begins