The 1940s

Explore 1843 historical events from 1940–1949.

1944

Alice Waters, American chef and author

Alice Louise Waters is an American chef, restaurateur, food writer, and author. In 1971, she opened Chez Panisse, a restaurant in Berkeley, California, famous for its role in creat…

Alice Waters, American chef and author

1944

Jill Clayburgh, American actress (died 2010)

Jill Clayburgh was an American actress known for her work in theater, television, and cinema. She received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and was nominated for the…

Jill Clayburgh, American actress (died 2010)

1944

Bo Larsson, Swedish footballer (died 2023)

Bo-Göran "Bosse" Larsson was a Swedish professional footballer who played as a midfielder and striker. Best remembered for his time with Malmö FF, he also represented VfB Stuttgart…

Bo Larsson, Swedish footballer (died 2023)