The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Monday, September 27, 2010

RMS Queen Elizabeth, The Axis And New Cars

What do the above have in common?  According to The People History, the answer is September 27th. 

September 27, 1938:  RMS Queen Elizabeth is launched at the John Brown and Company yard in Clydebank, Scotland.  She was the largest passenger liner ever built and named to honor Queen Elizabeth, a consort of King George VI of England and mother to Queen Elizabeth II.

September 27, 1940:  The Axis powers of Germany, Italy and Japan sign the The Tripartite Pact with a one for all and all for one pledge.

September 27, 1946:  With returning GI's and the end to the war, people are trying to buy new cars with little success as many of the factories have not been converted back to automobile production.  This means that anyone wishing to buy a new car can expect to pay 25% more than the OPA price guides from the factory. Prices range from $1,125 for a Chevrolet to $2,000 for a Cadillac.
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