APRIL 6, 1942

MONDAY
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
To Be or Not to Be
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To Be or Not to Be
Woman of the Year
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Woman of the Year
The Male Animal
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The Male Animal
My Favorite Blonde
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My Favorite Blonde
The Ghost of Frankenstein
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The Ghost of Frankenstein
The Jungle Book
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The Jungle Book
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'

April 6, 1942 Trivia

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April 6, 1942

On April 6, 1942, the world was amid the turmoil of World War II, with nations engaged in conflict and the United States fully mobilized for war efforts. This day marked the passing of Ernest Dane, a distinguished banker from Broo...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of April 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

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From April 6, 1942

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  • Headline: Ernest Dane's Legacy Remembered. Impact: Dane’s passing led to a reshuffling of leadership in finance and culture in Boston. This eventually resulted in a city-wide knitting competition that somehow turned into a reality show, changing the landscape of television forever. Thanks, Ernest. Fact: Ernest Dane was not just a banker but also a yachtsman. Apparently, when you have money, you can either buy a yacht or a life preserver for your sinking trust company.
  • Headline: Honoring Dr. Jos B. DeLee's Legacy. Impact: DeLee’s impact on obstetrics rippled through generations, leading to more specialized training for doctors. If he hadn’t passed, we might still be using the ancient methods of childbirth involving questionable herbal remedies and possibly a goat. Fact: Jos B. DeLee was a big deal in obstetrics. Kind of like the BeyoncΓ© of childbirth, but with slightly less drama and no music.
  • Headline: SISTER M. EUSTELLE, EDUCATOR IN JERSEY; Prindpa! of St. Cecella H. S. in unglewood -- Taught 4I Years. Impact: Sister Eustelle's dedication to education inspired countless students to pursue teaching careers. This led to an unforeseen surplus of overqualified teachers who later became frustrated baristas. Fact: Sister M. Eustelle taught for 41 years. If that doesn't say 'dedication,' I don't know what does. Maybe a 'how to be a saint' manual?.
  • Headline: JOl' PERCIVAL MOSSMAN'. Impact: While it’s unclear who exactly J.P. Mossman was, his name being mentioned has inspired many to think they can also achieve fame with a name that sounds like a wizard from a fantasy novel. Spoiler: they can't. Fact: J.P. Mossman is an enigma wrapped in a headline. The only thing more mysterious is why the editors couldn't figure out how to spell his name correctly.
  • Headline: $345,707,730 PAID TO JOBLESS IN 1941; Insurance Benefits Are 34% Less Than in 1940 Because of Business Revival 3,311,386 SHARED TOTAL Annual Report Asserts Small Amount of Help Is Chief Defect of System. Impact: This moment sparked the ongoing debate about unemployment benefits that has continued to this day. Who knew that paying people less while expecting them to thrive wouldn't work out as planned? Groundbreaking. Fact: In 1941, they thought $345 million was a lot of money. Today, that's basically the budget for one season of a reality TV show. Welcome to inflation!.
  • Headline: Named as Co-Chairman Of China Relief Drive. Impact: This event marked the beginning of a long tradition of charitable drives that eventually led to people using social media to raise money for their cats' birthday parties. We’ve come a long way, folks. Fact: Mrs. R.L. Bacon was co-chairman of the China Relief Drive. And here I thought bacon was only good for breakfast, not saving nations!.
  • Headline: 'Dramatic Recital' Canceled. Impact: The cancellation of this recital led to an endless series of dramatic recitals that never happened, creating a new genre of 'anti-drama' in the performing arts. The world still waits for the next big flop. Fact: Who knew that a canceled dramatic recital could lead to such a dramatic reaction? It’s almost like theater majors have nothing better to do than complain!.
  • Headline: SWEATSHOP THREAT SEEN IN PAY CHANGE; Senator Thomas Says End of 40-Hour Week Would Bring Back Old Conditions 5,000 HEAR ADDRESS HERE Dinner of National Committee for Palestine Overflows to a Second Hotel. Impact: This call to action spurred labor movements that eventually led to the establishment of the weekend. Yes, folks, you can thank a senator for those glorious two days of not working. You're welcome. Fact: Senator Thomas warned against the end of the 40-hour workweek. Clearly, he was not ready for the future of 'hustle culture' where working 80 hours a week is considered a badge of honor.
  • Headline: GEORGE C. WORTHINGTON; Inven :'or,' Designer of the Modern yeloeip.d Dies in Conhecticut. Impact: Worthington’s innovations in bicycle design made cycling accessible, which led to the global obsession with spandex and helmet fashion. Thanks, George, for giving us the gift of looking ridiculous while exercising. Fact: George C. Worthington designed the modern bicycle. Without him, we might still be riding around on wooden contraptions that didn’t even come with a basket for our snacks.

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