| The Jitterbug is the most popular dance. As part of the dance the man swings his partner over his back and between his legs. | Leonard Bernstein is appointed to the position of assistant conductor of the N.Y. Philharmonic. |
| Casablanca wins the the Oscar for "Best Picture." | Paul Lukas wins the Oscar for "Best Actor." | Jennifer Jones wins the Oscar for "Best Actress." |
Jean Bartel is crowned Miss America. |
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