JUNE 26, 1939

MONDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1939
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $7,875,940 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $0.30
Median_Home_Price: $4,150.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.18
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.09
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $0.30
First_Class_Stamp: $0.03
Milk_Price_Avg: $0.55
Top Movies From 1939
1 Gone with the Wind
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Gone with the Wind
2 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
3 Jesse James
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Jesse James
4 Babes in Arms
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Babes in Arms
5 The Wizard of Oz
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The Wizard of Oz
6 Goodbye, Mr. Chips
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips
7 Dodge City
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Dodge City
8 The Rains Came
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The Rains Came
9 The Women
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The Women
10 Drums Along the Mohawk
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Drums Along the Mohawk
Son of Frankenstein
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Son of Frankenstein
Made for Each Other
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Made for Each Other
Idiot's Delight
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Idiot's Delight
The Oklahoma Kid
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The Oklahoma Kid
Stagecoach
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Stagecoach
Midnight
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Midnight
The Ice Follies of 1939
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The Ice Follies of 1939
The Hound of the Baskervilles
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
They Made Me a Criminal
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They Made Me a Criminal
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
The Little Princess
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The Little Princess
Union Pacific
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Union Pacific
Gunga Din
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Gunga Din
Only Angels Have Wings
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Only Angels Have Wings
Young Mr. Lincoln
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Young Mr. Lincoln
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
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Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Love Affair
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Love Affair
Five Came Back
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Five Came Back
The Three Musketeers
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The Three Musketeers
Dark Victory
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Dark Victory
Angels with Dirty Faces
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Angels with Dirty Faces
A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol
The Dawn Patrol
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The Dawn Patrol
Listen, Darling
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Listen, Darling
Kentucky
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Kentucky
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The Story of June 26, 1939

On June 26, 1939, Adolf Hitler intensified the narrative of the Axis powers' unity, declaring that the future belonged to them during a significant rally.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 1939

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

1 Jet-Powered Aircraft
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Jet-Powered Aircraft
2 Helicopter Practical Design
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Helicopter Practical Design
3 Electronic Digital Computer Prototype
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Electronic Digital Computer Prototype
4 FM Radio Broadcasting Service
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FM Radio Broadcasting Service
5 Fluorescent Light Commercialization
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Fluorescent Light Commercialization
6 Color Film (Kodachrome Improvements)
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Color Film (Kodachrome Improvements)
7 Aircraft Radar System
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Aircraft Radar System
8 Remote Control Device
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Remote Control Device
9 Microwave Oven Concept
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Microwave Oven Concept
10 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Improvements
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Automatic Fire Sprinkler Improvements

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON June 26, 1939

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  • Headline: REICH OPENS DRIVE OF 'RIGHTS OR WAR; BRITAIN IS TAUNTED; Citing Axis Unity, Hitler Holds 'Future Belongs to Us' as Moral Mobilization Begins GOEBBELS DERIDES BRITISH Says They 'Can't Compete With Our Might'--Warns 'He Who Does Not Gamble Can't Win'. Impact: This declaration could be seen as the moment the world collectively decided to roll the dice on a massive conflict instead of having a civilized discussion. Thanks for that, Hitler.. Fact: Isn't it ironic how those who preach about 'rights' often end up stripping them away? History really does repeat itself..
  • Headline: BEWILDERING PARADOX IS SIGHTED BY BRAGG; Unitarian Minister Says People Pray for Peace, Look for War. Impact: This sermon could have inspired a generation of individuals who constantly oscillate between wanting peace and creating chaos, leading to an entire culture of confused pacifists.. Fact: People praying for peace while secretly enjoying a good conflict is like ordering a salad but sneaking fries. The struggle is real!.
  • Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES; Bequest and Bazaar. Impact: If this book had been a bestseller, we might have seen a renaissance of bequest-themed literature, leading to a world where every novel ends with a will reading.. Fact: Books can be bequests too, but I doubt anyone ever fought over a dusty old novel at a family gathering!.
  • Headline: MANY ON RELIEF NOT EMPLOYABLE; One-third of Households Have No Member Who Can Earn Anything, Survey Shows THE ABLE WANT TO WORK Hodson Tells of Another Study Revealing That Those Returning to Rolls Left for Jobs. Impact: This survey could have led to a newfound awareness of economic disparities, sparking debates that would last for generations but ultimately change nothing. Bravo!. Fact: It's almost as if being 'able' to work doesn't guarantee a job. Shocking revelation, right?.
  • Headline: MRS. ELSIE DECKER WEDS; Widow of Sheffield Farms Head Becomes Lewis Bock's Bride. Impact: This marriage may have united two powerful families, causing a ripple effect that could lead to a future where their descendants dominate the cheese industry. Who doesn’t love a good cheese dynasty?. Fact: Fun fact: Marriages like this often come with dowries, but I bet no one included a lifetime supply of cheese!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1939, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1939
$0.06
2025 dataset value
$3,433,942

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1939, it would be worth $3,433,942 today (3433.9x return)

Rank #2
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1939
$0.25
2025 dataset value
$586,657

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1939, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)

Rank #3
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1939
$0.31
2025 dataset value
$474,913

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1939, it would be worth $474,913 today (474.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Action Comics #10
Action Comics #10
$1,100
Detective Comics #27
Detective Comics #27
$3,000,000
Marvel Comics #1
Marvel Comics #1
$200,000
All-American Comics #1
All-American Comics #1
$150,000
Adventure Comics #40
Adventure Comics #40
$3,000
🧸 Top 5 Toys
View-Master
View-Master
$40.00
Little Golden Books
Little Golden Books
$300.00
The Game of Cootie
The Game of Cootie
$50.00
Tinkertoy Joy Boy and Joy Girl Sets
Tinkertoy Joy Boy and Joy Girl Sets
$150.00
Buck Rogers Atomic Pistol
Buck Rogers Atomic Pistol
$1,200.00
⚾ Notable Trading Cards
W.D. & H.O. Wills 'Life in the Tree Tops'
W.D. & H.O. Wills 'Life in the Tree Tops'
$236.61
Churchman's 'Treasure Trove'
Churchman's 'Treasure Trove'
$492,000
Cadet Suite Collection 'World Wonders'
Cadet Suite Collection 'World Wonders'
$0
Players Cigarettes 'Cycling 1939'
Players Cigarettes 'Cycling 1939'
$10.00