JULY 29, 1941

TUESDAY
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
High Sierra
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High Sierra
The Face Behind the Mask
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The Face Behind the Mask
Meet John Doe
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Meet John Doe
Blood and Sand
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Blood and Sand
The Great Lie
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The Great Lie
Adam Had Four Sons
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Adam Had Four Sons
Topper Returns
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Topper Returns
Buck Privates
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Buck Privates
The Sea Wolf
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The Sea Wolf
Lady from Louisiana
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Lady from Louisiana
The Devil and Miss Jones
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The Devil and Miss Jones
A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob
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A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob
That Hamilton Woman
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That Hamilton Woman
Penny Serenade
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Penny Serenade
A Woman's Face
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A Woman's Face
Man Hunt
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Man Hunt
The Strawberry Blonde
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The Strawberry Blonde
The Bride Came C.O.D.
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The Bride Came C.O.D.
Back Street
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Back Street
The Big Store
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The Big Store
The Lady Eve
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The Lady Eve
Tom, Dick and Harry
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Tom, Dick and Harry
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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July 29, 1941

On July 29, 1941, discussions around increasing the gasoline tax gained momentum in the United States, aimed at generating revenue while encouraging more economical vehicle operation amid concerns over resource management during W...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of July 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 July 29, 1941

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  • Headline: Urgent Call for Higher Gasoline Tax. Impact: The higher gasoline tax led to a nationwide obsession with fuel-efficient vehicles, causing a butterfly effect that eventually resulted in the invention of the hybrid car. It was all fun and games until someone decided to put an engine in a toaster. Fact: Did you know that people used to think gas was a luxury? Now, we just hope our gas tanks don't make us cry at the pump!.
  • Headline: Delegates of South Amer Girl Guides Arrive. Impact: The arrival of the Girl Guides sparked an international movement of girls earning badges in empowerment. Little did they know, this would lead to future generations of women who wouldn't need a badge to know they can run the world. Fact: Did you know the Girl Guides originally aimed to teach survival skills? Ironically, survival skills are now mostly needed in the wilds of corporate America.
  • Headline: The Life of Edgar C. Michener Jr.. Impact: Edgar C. Michener Jr. went on to inspire a generation of writers who thought that 'Jr.' was the key to literary success. Spoiler: it wasn’t. Fact: Did you know that having a 'Jr.' in your name automatically makes you 50% cooler? That's why I just go by 'The Historian.'.
  • Headline: NEW AIR DEFENSE ADOPTED BY ARMY; Details of 'Flight Strips' on Public Highways Revealed by Col. Hanks, Originator CONGRESS PROVIDES FUNDS ' Organization in Depth' for Protection of Airports Given by Auxiliary Fields. Impact: The adoption of new air defense systems led to an increase in paranoia about air travel. This culminated in the invention of the inflatable neck pillow – truly a victory for comfort over fear. Fact: Did you know that before flight strips on highways, people used to just aimlessly wander? It's amazing how far we've come from pure chaos!.
  • Headline: Swiss Girl Ties Record. Impact: The Swiss girl tying a record in a regional championship led to an intense rivalry between countries, igniting a global debate on who makes the best cheese. Spoiler alert: the answer is always cheese. Fact: Did you know that in Switzerland, cheese is considered a food group? In America, it's just a way of life.
  • Headline: HARPO MARX FINDS VOICE AND USES IT; Appears in 'Man Who Came to Dinner' -- Hart Has Debut. Impact: Harpo Marx finding his voice was a pivotal moment in comedy that encouraged future comedians to embrace silence as a form of humor. Ironically, he later became the most vocal member of the family at family gatherings. Fact: Did you know that Harpo once played a harp that was more famous than most pop stars? Talk about a string attached!.
  • Headline: ALUMINUM VIOLIN IS HEIFETZ'S GIFT; Artist Presents Instrument to Mayor to Help Nation's Campaign for Scrap IT WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF Lyons to Conduct a Drawing Friday for 12 Baseballs Signed by Yankees. Impact: The aluminum violin gifted to the mayor was a catalyst for the rise of eco-friendly instruments, leading to an era where musicians began trading in their traditional gear for recycled materials. Who knew music could be so... metallic?. Fact: Did you know that if you play an aluminum violin, it technically counts as a workout? It's all in the wrist, baby!.
  • Headline: TESTS FOR TEACHERS ARE DROPPED AGAIN; Only in Vocational Field Are Appointments Likely. Impact: Dropping teacher tests led to a generation of educators who were unprepared for the classroom. This resulted in students learning more from YouTube than from actual schooling. Thanks, internet!. Fact: Did you know that teacher tests were dropped so that the only testing left was on social media? Now that's a real test of character!.
  • Headline: POOL OF COLONIES SET AS PEACE AIM; Prof. Elliott of Harvard Urges Sharing of Resources by Nations That Disarm STOP JAPAN' A NEW SLOGAN Speaker Warns Student Conference at Salisbury Against Waiting Course of Stalin. Impact: The idea of sharing resources as a peace aim was the precursor to modern-day potlucks, where nations realized that sometimes it's best to just bring a dish to the table rather than a debate. Fact: Did you know that 'Stop Japan' was a slogan that didn't quite catch on? Apparently, it was harder to stop a nation than to stop a potluck.
  • Headline: McLean Left $300,000 To Girl, Cat Off Wife. Impact: McLean leaving $300,000 to a girl while ignoring his wife sparked a trend where wealthy individuals started bequeathing their fortunes to pets, leading to a world where cats live better than most humans. Fact: Did you know that if you leave money to your pet, they can't spend it? So, technically, you're just funding their lavish lifestyle without any thanks!.

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