JANUARY 22, 1941

WEDNESDAY
1941 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1941
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $10,560,211 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.35
Median Home Price$4,340.00
Gas Price Avg$0.19
Bread Price Avg$0.10
Movie Ticket Avg$0.32
First Class Stamp$0.03
Milk Price Avg$0.58
Top Movies From 1941
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1 Sergeant York
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Sergeant York
2 Honky Tonk
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Honky Tonk
3 Louisiana Purchase
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Louisiana Purchase
4 How Green Was My Valley
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How Green Was My Valley
5 The Philadelphia Story
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The Philadelphia Story
6 Caught in the Draft
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Caught in the Draft
7 A Yank in the R.A.F.
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A Yank in the R.A.F.
8 Men of Boys Town
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Men of Boys Town
9 Ziegfeld Girl
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Ziegfeld Girl
10 They Died with Their Boots On
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They Died with Their Boots On
The Face Behind the Mask
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The Face Behind the Mask
The Great Dictator
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The Great Dictator
The Letter
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The Letter
Fantasia
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Fantasia
Arizona
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Arizona
Kitty Foyle
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Kitty Foyle
Second Chorus
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Second Chorus

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January 22, 1941

On January 22, 1941, a notable political figure, Hathaway, publicly expressed his support for the party amidst a backdrop of rising tensions in the United States regarding communism. Hathaway's assertion that his expulsion by comm...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of January 1941

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

1 Programmable Digital Computer (Z3)
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Programmable Digital Computer (Z3)
2 Microwave Radar System
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Microwave Radar System
3 Electric Guitar Solid Body
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Electric Guitar Solid Body
4 Polyethylene Insulation Cable
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Polyethylene Insulation Cable
5 Military Jeep
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Military Jeep
6 Automated Bomb Sight
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Automated Bomb Sight
7 Infrared Sniperscope
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Infrared Sniperscope
8 Mass Penicillin Production
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Mass Penicillin Production
9 Color Television Broadcast System
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Color Television Broadcast System
10 Electric Eye Door Systems
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Electric Eye Door Systems

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From January 22, 1941

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  • Headline: Hathaway Defends Communist Party Expulsion. Impact: This bold statement led to a series of events where individuals started to question their party affiliations based on who was expelled next. Little did they know, this would eventually result in a game called 'Guess Who Got Expelled?' that became a popular party game in the 1950s. Fact: Fun fact: Party loyalty often resembles a high school cafeteria. If you don't sit with the right crowd, you're likely to get expelled... or at least a side-eye.
  • Headline: Angelo Reyes' Memorable 1941 Recital. Impact: Reyes' recital sparked a series of public performances that ultimately led to the rise of the modern talent show. Thank you, Angelo, for paving the way for reality TV auditions!. Fact: Did you know recitals were once just a way to show off how much your parents spent on your music lessons? Ah, the pressure!.
  • Headline: Harry Cykman Performance Recital. Impact: Cykman's performance inspired countless others to take up the arts, leading to an overwhelming number of future children being forced to take piano lessons. Thanks a lot, Harry!. Fact: In a parallel universe, Harry Cykman is a world-renowned chef, but alas, we only have his music to remember him by.
  • Headline: ART EXHIBITION AIDS BRITISH WAR RELIEF; Landscapes by 19th Century French Artists on Display. Impact: This exhibition brought attention to the plight of war victims, ultimately leading to an art movement that favored 'emotional landscapes' over traditional portraiture, effectively saving many art dealers from bankruptcy. Fact: Painting landscapes is an ancient way of procrastinating from actual labor. Who knew art could be so... relaxing?.
  • Headline: TINWARE CONCERNS REPORT ON '39 SALES; Four Principal Corporations Had Consolidated Total of $302,657,213, FTC Reveals $93.2% WERE DOMESTIC Average Rate of Return 12% on Capital of $303,199,063 Employed by Companies. Impact: This mundane report sparked a revolution in tin can design, leading to the iconic 'can-do' attitude that has plagued humanity ever since. Now we can open a can of beans with a mere flick of the wrist!. Fact: Did you know that tinware sales skyrocketed every time someone attempted to open a can? It's practically a rite of passage for kitchen novices.
  • Headline: Course on Profits Tax. Impact: This course led to a generation of accountants who would eventually become the most feared party guests, armed with spreadsheets instead of dance moves. Fact: Profits tax courses are like gym memberships for your walletβ€”everyone signs up, but few really commit to the hard work!.
  • Headline: DAlqIEL MOREHOUSE, EDUCATOR, IS DEAD; Noted Astronomer, President of Drake University at Des Moines Since q923 DISCOVERED COMET IN 1908 His Find Named for Him-Dean of Men, 1919-23, an ExHead of Liberal Arts College. Impact: Morehouse's death marked a pivotal moment in academia, resulting in a rush of 'space' themed college courses that eventually led to a generation obsessed with astrological signs instead of actual science. Fact: Discovering a comet is basically the universe's way of saying, 'Hey, look over here!' Too bad it didn't come with a manual on how to avoid becoming a historical footnote.
  • Headline: MANHATTAN IS REPLACED; Liner Washington to Take Over West Indies Service. Impact: The replacement of the Manhattan led to an uptick in travel to the West Indies, sparking an entire culture of beach umbrellas, fruity cocktails, and people pretending to be on vacation while still working remotely. Fact: The only thing more iconic than the Manhattan is the fact that it was replaced by a ship named after the capital of our nation's governmentβ€”ironic, isn't it?.
  • Headline: White Plains Marks 25th Year. Impact: The 25th anniversary celebrations led to an ongoing trend of cities throwing extravagant parties, inspiring future generations to celebrate everything from the founding of a local library to the opening of a new parking lot. Fact: Milestone anniversaries are just excuses for free cake and awkward speeches. Who doesn’t love that?.
  • Headline: HENRY W. MACOMBER. Impact: Henry Macomber's legacy may be a mystery, but his name alone has inspired countless variations of 'Macomber' as a last name, leading to a surge in family reunions and long-lost relatives showing up. Fact: Macomber sounds like a name better suited for a quirky side character in a sitcom than a headline in history. Where's the sitcom about him?.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1941
$0.25
Stored value
$586,657

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1941, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)

Rank #2
KMB
Kimberly-Clark
Price in 1941
$0.69
Stored value
$147,887

Kimberly-Clark - If you invested $1,000 in 1941, it would be worth $147,887 today (147.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Captain America Comics #1
Captain America Comics #1
$2,000,000
All Star Comics #8
All Star Comics #8
$1,000,000
Detective Comics #58
Detective Comics #58
$10,200
Green Lantern #1
Green Lantern #1
$250,000
More Fun Comics #73
More Fun Comics #73
$2,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Tinkertoys
Tinkertoys
$150.00
Crayola Crayons
Crayola Crayons
$50.00
Lincoln Logs
Lincoln Logs
$120.00
Red Ryder Bb Gun
Red Ryder Bb Gun
$300.00
Yoyo
Yoyo
$4,100.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Propaganda War Cards
Propaganda War Cards
$250,000
Turf Cigarettes 'Hidden Beauties'
Turf Cigarettes 'Hidden Beauties'
$11.00
Zemann VzornΓ© Praha 1941
Zemann VzornΓ© Praha 1941
Unknown
War Gum Cards
War Gum Cards
$800
Chocolat Jacques Historical Figures
Chocolat Jacques Historical Figures
$2,000