SEPTEMBER 14, 1997

SUNDAY
1997 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1997
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $3,644 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$4.75
Median Home Price$142,030.00
Gas Price Avg$1.40
Bread Price Avg$0.91
Movie Ticket Avg$5.04
First Class Stamp$0.31
Milk Price Avg$3.16
Top Movies From 1997
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1 Titanic
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2 The Lost World: Jurassic Park
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The Lost World: Jurassic Park
3 Men in Black
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Men in Black
4 Tomorrow Never Dies
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Tomorrow Never Dies
5 Air Force One
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Air Force One
6 As Good as It Gets
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As Good as It Gets
7 Liar Liar
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Liar Liar
8 My Best Friend's Wedding
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My Best Friend's Wedding
9 The Fifth Element
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The Fifth Element
10 The Full Monty
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The Full Monty
Dante's Peak
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Dante's Peak
Absolute Power
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Absolute Power
Lost Highway
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Lost Highway
The Devil's Own
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The Devil's Own
Selena
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Selena
Private Parts
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Private Parts
The Saint
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The Saint
Anaconda
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Anaconda
Grosse Pointe Blank
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Grosse Pointe Blank
Volcano
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Volcano
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
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Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Breakdown
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Breakdown
Addicted to Love
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Addicted to Love
Batman & Robin
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Batman & Robin
Con Air
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Con Air
Face/Off
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Face/Off
Hercules
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Hercules
Contact
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Contact
George of the Jungle
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George of the Jungle
Cop Land
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Cop Land
Event Horizon
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Event Horizon
Conspiracy Theory
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Conspiracy Theory
G.I. Jane
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G.I. Jane
Mimic
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Mimic
The Game
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The Game
In & Out
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In & Out
Seven Years in Tibet
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Seven Years in Tibet
Gattaca
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Gattaca
Space Jam
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Space Jam
Ransom
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Ransom
The English Patient
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The English Patient
Jingle All the Way
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Jingle All the Way
Star Trek: First Contact
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Star Trek: First Contact
Scream
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Scream
Jerry Maguire
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Jerry Maguire
101 Dalmatians
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101 Dalmatians
Mars Attacks!
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Mars Attacks!

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September 14, 1997

On September 14, 1997, the architectural community buzzed with the much-anticipated return of Frank Lloyd Wright's influence, heralded as 'The Return of the Master Builder.' This event coincided with the global landscape marked by...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 1997

Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.

1 Wi-Fi Commercialization
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Wi-Fi Commercialization
2 DVD Player (Consumer)
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DVD Player (Consumer)
3 Streaming Video Platform
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Streaming Video Platform
4 Search Engine (Google Prototype)
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Search Engine (Google Prototype)
5 Digital Voice Assistant Concept
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Digital Voice Assistant Concept
6 MP3 Portable Player (Rio)
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MP3 Portable Player (Rio)
7 Smart Card Payment Systems
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Smart Card Payment Systems
8 Medical Imaging 3D Reconstruction
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Medical Imaging 3D Reconstruction
9 Computer-Aided Animation Software
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Computer-Aided Animation Software
10 Online Travel Booking
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Online Travel Booking

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Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From September 14, 1997

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  • Headline: Bill Parcells Returns to Face Patriots. Impact: Parcells' departure from the Patriots led to a coaching carousel that resulted in the Patriots hiring Bill Belichick, who then went on to create a dynasty. So really, thanks Bill for leaving—who knew your exit would lead to a Super Bowl monopoly?. Fact: Bill Parcells once said, 'You are what your record says you are.' So, in that case, the Jets must be a circus act.
  • Headline: Exploring Morocco's Charm and Challenges. Impact: John McGahern's article sparked a surge in tourist interest in Morocco, leading to the establishment of countless overpriced riads and Instagram influencers posing in front of blue doors. The bitterness? The locals were not prepared for the onslaught of tourists seeking ‘authentic’ experiences. Fact: Did you know that ‘bitter and sweet’ is also how most people describe their experiences with travel agencies?.
  • Headline: Saving Money on Telephone Bills. Impact: This article inadvertently inspired the creation of automated phone systems that now make anyone calling customer service feel like they’re trapped in a digital dungeon. Spoiler alert: You’ll never escape. Fact: If you ever feel alone in a maze of phone menus, remember that somewhere, someone is equally lost trying to find their way back to a human being.
  • Headline: A Gift of Life to Fiji From Valhalla. Impact: This transplant story highlighted the importance of organ donation, inspiring a global campaign that ultimately led to a significant increase in people signing up to be donors. Who knew one family’s gift could start a life-saving trend?. Fact: Organ donation can save lives, but let’s be honest, it can’t save you from poor life choices, like wearing socks with sandals.
  • Headline: FROM THE DESK OF; The Answer, My Friend, Is Snapping In the Wind. Impact: The search for a rubber band became a metaphor for the futility of modern life, inspiring countless individuals to question their priorities and realize they, too, are just one broken band away from chaos. Fact: Rubber bands are the real MVPs of the office world. Without them, we'd all be drowning in a sea of loose papers and forgotten lunch receipts.
  • Headline: Celebrating New Age On New Haven Stage. Impact: The renovations of the Shubert Theater revitalized the local arts scene, leading to an influx of nouveau-riche patrons who think they’re supporting the arts, but are really just there for the overpriced popcorn. Fact: The Shubert has hosted more pre-Broadway shows than any other theater. It’s basically the prom queen of theaters—everyone wants to take her to the ball.
  • Headline: PRO FOOTBALL: That Other Coach Knows About Jets, Too; Carroll Has Parcells's Ex-Team Rolling. Impact: Carroll’s success with the Patriots created a rivalry that turned into a soap opera, complete with plot twists, dramatic losses, and a lot of ‘who wore it better’ debates among fans. Thanks for keeping it interesting, guys!. Fact: Pete Carroll once said he had a ‘good feeling’ about the Jets. The Jets promptly responded with a ‘hold my beer’ moment of mediocrity.
  • Headline: A Bishop Is Ordained For the Metuchen Diocese. Impact: The ordination of Monsignor Vincent de Paul Breen marked a turning point for the diocese, leading to revitalized community engagement and discussions about faith in a modern world. Who knew a bishop could spark a renaissance?. Fact: In the Catholic Church, ordination is a lifelong commitment. So, Monsignor Breen is officially on the hook for any and all future diocese drama.
  • Headline: The Bargains and the Blowouts. Impact: The rise of the dollar against the Euro led to a surge in American tourists flooding Europe, inadvertently causing a shortage of ‘I Love New York’ T-shirts in European gift shops. Who knew shopping could disrupt a continent?. Fact: Traveling to Europe on a budget is like trying to diet at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Good luck with that!.
  • Headline: UP AND COMING: Laurel Holloman; Choosing Roles She Really Craves. Impact: Holloman’s choices in roles inspired a generation of actors to pursue more meaningful projects. This led to a cinematic renaissance, proving that sometimes, the best roles are the ones that aren’t about fighting aliens or saving the world. Fact: Laurel Holloman once said that acting is about being human. Which is ironic, considering how many ‘superhero’ movies we have these days.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #2
AAPL
Apple
Price in 1997
$0.16
Stored value
$1,728,706

Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1997, it would be worth $1,728,706 today (1728.7x return)

Rank #3
AMZN
Amazon
Price in 1997
$0.10
Stored value
$2,315,839

Amazon - If you invested $1,000 in 1997, it would be worth $2,315,839 today (2315.8x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
New Mutants #98
New Mutants #98
$300
The Darkness #1
The Darkness #1
$50
Planetary #1
Planetary #1
$500
JLA #1
JLA #1
$1,500
Preacher Special: The Story Of You-Know-Who
Preacher Special: The Story Of You-Know-Who
$75
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Tamagotchi
Tamagotchi
$250.00
Beanie Babies
Beanie Babies
$20.00
Star Wars Power of the Force Figures
Star Wars Power of the Force Figures
$25.00
Bop It
Bop It
$150.00
Giga Pet
Giga Pet
$75.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Final Fantasy Vii
Final Fantasy Vii
$200.00
Goldeneye 007
Goldeneye 007
$250.00
Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night
Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night
$4,050.20
Star Fox 64
Star Fox 64
$100.00
Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto
$108.23
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1997 Michael Jordan Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems (Red)
1997 Michael Jordan Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems (Red)
$915,000
1997 Duncan Taylor Dark-Side-Of-The-Force (Darth Vader Hologram)
1997 Duncan Taylor Dark-Side-Of-The-Force (Darth Vader Hologram)
$250
1997 Pokémon Japanese Charizard Holo No Rarity Symbol
1997 Pokémon Japanese Charizard Holo No Rarity Symbol
$325,000
1997 Pinnacle Totally Certified Platinum Blue Ken Griffey Jr.
1997 Pinnacle Totally Certified Platinum Blue Ken Griffey Jr.
$3,550
1997 Magic: The Gathering Gaia'S Cradle
1997 Magic: The Gathering Gaia'S Cradle
$849.00