The Stars of 1945


Anchors Aweigh, featuring Frank Sinatra, hits the theaters.




George Orwell publishes the dystopian novel Animal Farm.

The Lost Weekend is awarded the Oscar for Best Picture.
Ray Milland is awarded
the Oscar for Best Actor.


Joan Crawford is awarded the Oscar for Best Actress.


Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie develop bebop.


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