JANUARY 4, 1942

SUNDAY
1942 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1942
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $8,968,676 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.39
Median Home Price$4,680.00
Gas Price Avg$0.20
Bread Price Avg$0.10
Movie Ticket Avg$0.33
First Class Stamp$0.03
Milk Price Avg$0.61
Top Movies From 1942
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1 Mrs. Miniver
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Mrs. Miniver
2 Random Harvest
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Random Harvest
3 Yankee Doodle Dandy
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Yankee Doodle Dandy
4 Reap the Wild Wind
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Reap the Wild Wind
5 Road to Morocco
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Road to Morocco
6 Holiday Inn
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Holiday Inn
7 Wake Island
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Wake Island
8 The Pride of the Yankees
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The Pride of the Yankees
9 Kings Row
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Kings Row
10 For Me and My Gal
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For Me and My Gal
The Man Who Came to Dinner
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The Man Who Came to Dinner
The Maltese Falcon
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The Maltese Falcon
Citizen Kane
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Citizen Kane
The Wolf Man
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The Wolf Man
Suspicion
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Suspicion
Dumbo
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Dumbo
Sullivan's Travels
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Sullivan's Travels
Ball of Fire
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Ball of Fire
Shadow of the Thin Man
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Shadow of the Thin Man
Hellzapoppin'
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Hellzapoppin'

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January 4, 1942

On January 4, 1942, the British Royal Air Force intensified its assault on Nazi positions in occupied France, targeting coastal bases at Brest and St. Nazaire. These bombing missions aimed to disrupt German military operations and...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of January 1942

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

1 Atomic Reactor (Chicago Pile-1)
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Atomic Reactor (Chicago Pile-1)
2 Electronic Countermeasures Systems
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Electronic Countermeasures Systems
3 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
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Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
4 Modern Rocket Engine
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Modern Rocket Engine
5 High-Altitude Pressure Suit
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High-Altitude Pressure Suit
6 Amphibious Landing Craft
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Amphibious Landing Craft
7 Synthetic Rubber (GR-S)
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Synthetic Rubber (GR-S)
8 Automatic Analog Computer
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Automatic Analog Computer
9 Magnetic Mine Detection
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Magnetic Mine Detection
10 Portable Field Radio
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Portable Field Radio

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Headlines From January 4, 1942

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  • Headline: D.A. Cooks a Goose Overview. Impact: When the D.A. decided to cook a goose, little did he know that it would lead to an entire culinary revolution. This goose, once a mere dinner guest, inspired an entire generation to explore the world of fine dining, ultimately leading to the rise of food influencers and the tragic existence of avocado toast. Fact: Did you know that cooking a goose is a metaphor for creating an elaborate scheme? Just like this headline, where the D.A. probably just wanted to impress someone at a dinner party.
  • Headline: RAF Strikes Nazi Bases in France. Impact: The bombing of Brest and St. Nazaire set off a chain reaction that made the word 'bomb' a household term. Fast forward to today, and it’s used to describe everything from military strikes to culinary disasters. Fact: Did you know that dropping bombs can be just as effective as dropping hints? Just ask the British RAF.
  • Headline: Helping Round the House. Impact: The study on children's home activities indicated a shift toward recognizing the importance of home life, which eventually led to the invention of the 'stay-at-home parent' stereotype. Thanks, Dr. Luecke, for giving us years of awkward small talk at school drop-off. Fact: Did you know that kids have been helping around the house since the dawn of time? It's called 'doing chores,' and yet, somehow, it’s still a revolutionary concept.
  • Headline: A U.S. CONVOY IN THE WAR LANES OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN. Impact: The U.S. convoy in the Pacific was like the original Uber Eats, delivering supplies while dodging enemy fire. This brave act of logistical heroism eventually inspired modern delivery apps, minus the risk of submarine warfare. Fact: Did you know that convoys were the original carpool? Just without the awkward small talk and the urge to skip the last stop.
  • Headline: Petain Frees Pacifist Group. Impact: Petain's decision to free a pacifist group may have appeared benevolent, but it also set the stage for ironic history where peace advocates could only find freedom in the midst of war. Talk about a mixed message. Fact: Did you know that freeing pacifists is like giving a cat a bath? It’s probably not going to end well, but hey, at least you tried.
  • Headline: DUTCH NAVY UNITS SENT OUT NOV. 30; Japanese Move Was Expected by Netherlands Indies After Fliers Saw Transports SEA RAIDING IS DESCRIBED Sole Survivor of Submarine That Sank Enemy Vessels Tells of His Adventure. Impact: The dispatch of Dutch Navy units after spotting Japanese transports was like the original 'prepare for battle' text message. This move not only escalated tensions but also ensured that future naval strategies included more 'don't let them see you' tactics. Fact: Did you know that spotting transports is the naval equivalent of seeing your ex with someone new? It’s never a good sign.
  • Headline: 6,182 CONVICTIONS YEAR'S FBI TOTAL; Hoover Says Defense Cases Mounted -- Biddle Reports They Took Precedence ESPIONAGE WORK PICTURED Jackson Tells How His Agents 'Edited' News Sent by Secret Nazi Radio. Impact: FBI's annual report on convictions indicated a thriving industry of crime and espionage that, ironically, paved the way for reality TV. Who knew crime could lead to such entertaining television?. Fact: Did you know that the FBI’s 'editing' of news is just a fancy way of saying they put a spin on their version of events? Sounds familiar, right?.
  • Headline: AUSTRALIA UNIFIES BUYING; Names Trade Chief Here Head of Supply Procurement. Impact: Australia's procurement of supplies in the U.S. set the stage for future international trade relations, ultimately leading to the modern-day global supply chain crisis. Thanks for that, Australia!. Fact: Did you know that unifying buying is just a fancy term for shopping in bulk? Australia was just ahead of the curve on warehouse club memberships.
  • Headline: ENEMY REPULSED IN WEST MALAYA; Five Landing Boats Are Sunk -- 90,000 More Australians at Singapore, Tokyo Says ENEMY REPULSED IN WEST MALAYA. Impact: The repulsion of enemy forces in West Malaya was a pivotal moment that showed how unity and strategy can turn the tide of war. Fast forward to today, and it’s a reminder that teamwork in any arena is crucialβ€” even if it’s just to beat your neighbor in a BBQ cook-off. Fact: Did you know that sinking landing boats is a classic way to say, 'Not today, enemy!'? Who knew naval warfare could be so polite?.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
KMB
Kimberly-Clark
Price in 1942
$0.69
Stored value
$147,887

Kimberly-Clark - If you invested $1,000 in 1942, it would be worth $147,887 today (147.9x return)

Rank #3
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1942
$0.31
Stored value
$474,914

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1942, it would be worth $474,914 today (474.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Wonder Woman #1
Wonder Woman #1
$25,000
All Star Comics #11
All Star Comics #11
$3,000
Captain America Comics #13
Captain America Comics #13
$20,000
Hit Comics #27
Hit Comics #27
$10,200
Detective Comics #66
Detective Comics #66
$1,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Inflatable Airplane
Inflatable Airplane
$120.00
Tin Soldiers
Tin Soldiers
$75.00
Simple Wooden Blocks
Simple Wooden Blocks
$75.00
Yo-Yo
Yo-Yo
$1350.00
Silhouette Jigsaw Puzzles
Silhouette Jigsaw Puzzles
$25.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
War Gum (1942)
War Gum (1942)
$2,000
Gill'S Cigarette Cards - Military Series
Gill'S Cigarette Cards - Military Series
$20
British Wartime Stamps
British Wartime Stamps
$10,000,000
Canada War Savings Stamps
Canada War Savings Stamps
$2,000
Ration Card Series
Ration Card Series
$1,000