Timeline of the 1940s: The first half of the decade was naturally dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, we witnessed the start of the Baby Boomer Years. Technological advancements during wartime including the invention of the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology etc, later became the starting points for the exploration of space, improved health care and air travel to name but a few.
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