Number 1 Songs in 1946 — UK and US Charts
UK #1
"Cruising Down the River"
Primo Scala's Accordion Band
A gentle, nostalgic melody that captured the post-war desire for simple pleasures and a return to normality.
US #1
"To Each His Own"
The Ink Spots
This romantic ballad from the pioneering vocal group topped the charts for several weeks and showcased the smooth harmony style that influenced generations of doo-wop and R&B artists.
Biggest Films of 1946 — Box Office Hits
The Best Years of Our Lives
Box Office: $23.6 million
William Wyler's drama about three veterans returning to civilian life won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and powerfully captured the challenges of post-war readjustment.
Fashion and Style of 1946
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 1946
Buildings completed and structures opened in 1946