SEPTEMBER 30, 1942

WEDNESDAY
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
Show screen release and event cards
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 Palm Beach Story
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The Palm Beach Story
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
In This Our Life
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In This Our Life
The Talk of the Town
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The Talk of the Town
The Male Animal
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The Male Animal
My Favorite Blonde
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My Favorite Blonde
This Above All
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This Above All
The Spoilers
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The Spoilers
Across the Pacific
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Across the Pacific
The Magnificent Ambersons
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The Magnificent Ambersons
The Pied Piper
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The Pied Piper
The Major and the Minor
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The Major and the Minor
Saboteur
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Saboteur
Larceny, Inc.
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Larceny, Inc.
Moontide
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Moontide
The Ghost of Frankenstein
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The Ghost of Frankenstein
The Big Street
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The Big Street
Bambi
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Bambi
Tales of Manhattan
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Tales of Manhattan
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
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Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
The Glass Key
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The Glass Key
The Jungle Book
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The Jungle Book
Tarzan's New York Adventure
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Tarzan's New York Adventure
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'

September 30, 1942 Trivia

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September 30, 1942

On September 30, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made a significant appeal to the U.S. House of Representatives, requesting a staggering $2,862,000,000 for Navy aircraft as part of a larger funding initiative totaling $5,593...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 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 September 30, 1942

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  • Headline: Chelsea Church Reopens After Renovation. Impact: The reopening of Chelsea Church not only rejuvenated the local community but also sparked a nationwide trend of church renovations, leading to an explosion of DIY church decor projects. Who knew that a new coat of paint could inspire a million Pinterest boards?. Fact: Fun fact: Church renovations often lead to an increase in coffee consumption among parishioners. Amen to that!.
  • Headline: Roosevelt Requests Massive Navy Funding. Impact: Roosevelt's plea for funds triggered a never-ending cycle of military funding requests that eventually spiraled into today's seemingly endless debates over national defense budgets. Who would've thought asking for a few billion dollars could lead to a multi-trillion dollar military-industrial complex?. Fact: Did you know that in the time it takes to read this headline, the cost of a navy aircraft has likely already increased by several million dollars?.
  • Headline: Ruling on Institutional Supplies. Impact: The ruling on institutional supplies set the stage for bureaucratic red tape that would haunt government operations for decades, like a ghost that just won't leave the party. Talk about a haunting legacy!. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing slower than government supply chains is a snail on a leisurely stroll. And yes, I tested it.
  • Headline: ARMY SITE FOR ROCKLAND; ' Military Installation' to Cost 'In Excess of $5,000,000' Announced. Impact: The announcement of a military installation in Rockland created a mini economic boom in the area, turning it into a military hotspot that would eventually lead to a local coffee shop proudly serving 'Deployment Donuts'. Fact: Did you know that military installations are the only places where 'in excess of $5,000,000' can be spent without anyone batting an eye? It's like a spending spree, but with tanks.
  • Headline: 48 TO 43 FOR RISE; Curb on Debate Blocked by Manoeuvre Against Compromise Move TOMORROW DEADLINE DAY Administration Leaders Still Hope to Adopt Own Bill and That President Will Wait FARM BLOC WINNER IN TEST IN SENATE. Impact: The Senate's maneuver to block debate on a compromise bill led to a ripple effect of political maneuvering that would inspire countless political dramas and reality shows, proving that drama is not just for the stage. Fact: Fun fact: If political debates were an Olympic sport, the U.S. Senate would win gold for their ability to dodge actual solutions like a world-class gymnast.
  • Headline: Shipyard Wins Minute-Man Flag. Impact: The awarding of the Minute-Man Flag to the shipyard turned it into a local tourist attraction, with visitors flocking to see the flag and hear tales of how it inspired a whole generation of shipbuilders to embrace their inner patriots. Fact: Did you know that receiving a flag can also come with a side of bragging rights? Just ask every shipyard worker ever.
  • Headline: STORES CLOSE EARLY TO SAVE FUEL, POWER; Only 2 of 87 Druggists Fail to Take Part in Experiment. Impact: The early closing of stores to save fuel and power not only made history but also inadvertently started the trend of 'early bird specials', leading to a nation of people who believe that dining at 4 PM is the pinnacle of sophistication. Fact: Fun fact: The two druggists who didn't participate probably just wanted to keep their coffee machines running. Priorities!.
  • Headline: D.F.C. TO LONG ISLAND FLIER; R.A.F. Bestows Similar Honor to St. Paul Native. Impact: The awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Long Island fliers not only boosted morale but also inspired a series of action movies where the lead character is always a rogue pilot with a heart of gold. Because clichΓ©s sell!. Fact: Did you know that airborne accolades are basically the aviation equivalent of 'likes' on social media? Just imagine the hashtags!.

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