SEPTEMBER 27, 1941

SATURDAY
$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
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
Hold Back the Dawn
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Hold Back the Dawn
Penny Serenade
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Penny Serenade
Citizen Kane
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Citizen Kane
The Little Foxes
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The Little Foxes
A Woman's Face
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A Woman's Face
Man Hunt
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Man Hunt
Dive Bomber
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Dive Bomber
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Blossoms in the Dust
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Blossoms in the Dust
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
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Here Comes Mr. Jordan
The Strawberry Blonde
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The Strawberry Blonde
Sun Valley Serenade
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Sun Valley Serenade
The Bride Came C.O.D.
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The Bride Came C.O.D.
Hold That Ghost
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Hold That Ghost
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
When Ladies Meet
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When Ladies Meet
Tom, Dick and Harry
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Tom, Dick and Harry
You'll Never Get Rich
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You'll Never Get Rich
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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The Story of September 27, 1941

On September 27, 1941, the focus of the United States Navy shifted dramatically as warships and airplanes mobilized to search for the victims of a severe storm that had led to the loss of a vessel carrying nine sailors.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 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 ON September 27, 1941

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  • Headline: Rescue Efforts for Storm Victims. Impact: The sighting of those rafts set off an unexpected chain of survival stories, leading to a dramatic increase in sea rescue protocols. This ultimately inspired countless disaster movies where heroes emerge from the most ridiculous situations. Thanks, Navy!. Fact: Did you know that sea survival training sometimes includes learning how to make a cocktail from seawater? Just kidding, but if it did, the Navy would probably have an award-winning mixologist on board!.
  • Headline: Raymond J. Wolfsohn's Historical Impact. Impact: Raymond J. Wolfsohn's existence might have inadvertently led to someone inventing a new type of paperclip, which then became essential for organizing meetings about organizing meetings. The ripple effect is staggering!. Fact: Did you know that if you Google 'Raymond J. Wolfsohn', you'll probably find more about paperclips than about him? Talk about being overshadowed!.
  • Headline: MORE CLASHES MARK JERSEY ROAD INQUIRY; Threats of a Fist Fight Made by Van Tine and Fisher. Impact: The clash during the Jersey road inquiry sparked a series of street brawls that inspired the creation of reality TV fighting shows, proving that even the most mundane inquiries can lead to good ol' entertainment.. Fact: Did you know that many politicians have been trained in the fine art of fist fighting? It’s part of their 'debate training'β€”who knew it was literal?.
  • Headline: HERMAN KAHN. Impact: Herman Kahn's ideas contributed to the development of strategic thinking during the Cold War. This eventually influenced every movie plot involving overly complex plans to save the world, leading to a very confusing Saturday night for many.. Fact: Did you know that Kahn was once called the 'father of nuclear strategy'? Sounds like a title from a bad comic book!.
  • Headline: MORRISSEY OPENS SHOW; Stage Veteran, Denied Theatre, Puts on Revue in Hotel. Impact: Morrissey's show at the hotel led to a new trend of unconventional venues for performances, inspiring future artists to perform in bizarre places like laundromats and gas stations, because why not?. Fact: Did you know that Morrissey once considered opening a show in a cemetery? He thought it would really resonate with his audience's 'grave' concerns!.
  • Headline: Dr. FRANK HAFNER !. Impact: Dr. Frank Hafner’s contributions to medicine sparked a series of health innovations, which eventually led to the rise of kale smoothies and gluten-free everything. Thanks a lot, doc!. Fact: Did you know that 'Hafner' roughly translates to 'the one who makes things complicated'? Okay, it doesn't, but it should!.
  • Headline: LIBRARIANS ON AIR WITH VALTIN BOOK; Author Says He Would Choose Capitalism Before Russian Communism or Nazism. Impact: Valtin's proclamation about capitalism over communism sparked endless debates in coffee shops, leading to a surplus of hipster coffee blends named after economic theories. You can now sip your espresso while pondering the intricacies of market dynamics.. Fact: Did you know that in some circles, naming your drink after a political ideology is considered a bold statement? Next time, order the 'Bourgeois Brew' and watch the barista's face!.
  • Headline: POLICEMAN'S CREDO READ AT FUNERAL; Only Indian on Force Urged All to Uphold Department's Ideals or Die Trying. Impact: The policeman's funeral and his call to uphold ideals rippled through the police community, leading to a more profound commitment to integrityβ€”or at least a better PR strategy. RIP to the fallen, at least they inspired some good memes.. Fact: Did you know that they say a good cop's legacy lives on in the donuts? It’s the only thing that really gets passed down!.
  • Headline: Rowdy Tactics Condemned. Impact: The condemnation of rowdy tactics led to stricter regulations that eventually thwarted a series of legendary bar fights in Jersey, ensuring that the only things getting rowdy were the karaoke nights. Progress, folks!. Fact: Did you know that 'rowdy' is just a fancy way of saying 'too much fun'? At least, that’s what my grandma always said before she accidentally joined a mosh pit!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1941, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1941
$0.25
2025 dataset 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
2025 dataset 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