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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 19th century20th century21st century
Decades: 1910s 1920s 1930s1940s1950s 1960s 1970s
Years: 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949
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The 1940s was a ten-year period that started on January 1, 1940, and ended on December 31, 1949. This decade was a time of huge changes around the world, especially because of World War II. Many important events happened, and new leaders came to power.

Major Events of the 1940s

Important People of the 1940s

World Leaders

Many powerful and influential people led their countries during the 1940s.

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