MARCH 29, 1943

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1943 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1943
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $6,660,161 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.44
Median Home Price$5,020.00
Gas Price Avg$0.21
Bread Price Avg$0.11
Movie Ticket Avg$0.35
First Class Stamp$0.03
Milk Price Avg$0.63
Top Movies From 1943
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1 This Is the Army
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This Is the Army
2 For Whom the Bell Tolls
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For Whom the Bell Tolls
3 The Song of Bernadette
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The Song of Bernadette
4 Stage Door Canteen
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Stage Door Canteen
5
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Star Spangled Rhythm
6 Thousands Cheer
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Thousands Cheer
7 Casablanca
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Casablanca
8 Coney Island
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Coney Island
9 Destination Tokyo
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Destination Tokyo
10 Dixie
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Dixie
Air Force
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Air Force
Hitler's Children
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Hitler's Children
The Moon Is Down
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The Moon Is Down
Shadow of a Doubt
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Shadow of a Doubt
The Outlaw
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The Outlaw
The Ox-Bow Incident
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The Ox-Bow Incident
Meshes of the Afternoon
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Meshes of the Afternoon
Cabin in the Sky
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Cabin in the Sky
The Human Comedy
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The Human Comedy
The Black Swan
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The Black Swan
Cat People
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Cat People
Random Harvest
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Random Harvest
I Married a Witch
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I Married a Witch
Bambi
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Bambi

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March 29, 1943

On March 29, 1943, a noteworthy political figure, James A. Byrnes, was prominent in the news as the United States continued to engage in World War II. Byrnes, who was serving as the Director of War Mobilization and Reconversion, w...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 1943

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

1 Colossus Computer
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Colossus Computer
2 Artificial Kidney Dialysis Machine
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Artificial Kidney Dialysis Machine
3 Remote-Controlled Missile
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Remote-Controlled Missile
4 Infrared Heat-Seeking Guidance
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Infrared Heat-Seeking Guidance
5 Modern Aerosol Spray Can
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Modern Aerosol Spray Can
6 High-Speed Jet Bomber
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High-Speed Jet Bomber
7 Electromagnetic Proximity Mine
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Electromagnetic Proximity Mine
8 Electric Stapler
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Electric Stapler
9 Plastic Contact Lenses
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Plastic Contact Lenses
10 Portable Oxygen Concentrator Concept
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Portable Oxygen Concentrator Concept

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From March 29, 1943

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  • Headline: James A. Byrnes: A Pivotal Figure. Impact: Byrnes' policies in post-war America set the stage for the Cold War, which ultimately led to the existence of today's mildly dysfunctional international relations. Thanks, James! You really knew how to kick off a global game of chess. Fact: Did you know that Byrnes was once called 'the most powerful man in the world'? I mean, that's like being the tallest penguin in Antarctica.
  • Headline: Harvey's Historical Contribution in 1943. Impact: The mysterious 'i ;rom, L. m,.swY' event led to the invention of the world's first encrypted message, sparking a global trend in secret communication that ultimately resulted in your annoying friends using emojis instead of words. Fact: Fun fact: if you type 'harvey' backwards, you get 'yevrrah', which is not a word but definitely sounds like a spell from Harry Potter.
  • Headline: Woman Killed by Cab Identified. Impact: This tragic event sparked increased awareness about pedestrian safety, ultimately leading to the installation of traffic lights that still confuse drivers to this day. Fact: Pedestrian safety laws were largely influenced by such incidents, highlighting the irony that people still can't seem to figure out how to cross the street without a smartphone in hand.
  • Headline: Oil Fields in Arabia Reported. Impact: The discovery of these oil fields not only fueled the rise of major oil companies but also accidentally set the stage for a series of geopolitical conflicts that would make even soap operas look like a calm day at the park. Fact: Oil was once referred to as 'black gold.' Now it's just 'black' and a source of endless family arguments at the gas station.
  • Headline: GENERAL FINDS MEN WELCOME CITY DIET; Robertson Praises USO Offering of Food Unlike Army's. Impact: This event kickstarted a culinary revolution in military rations, ultimately leading to the creation of MREs that taste like cardboard but are still somehow considered a delicacy during camping trips. Fact: USO meals were so popular that they turned into a 'food fight' for soldiersβ€”literally. Nothing says camaraderie like flinging mashed potatoes!.
  • Headline: CHURCH IN BRITAIN GOES TO WORKERS; Cockburn Tells of Services in Factories While Employes Stand at Benches GREAT ADVENTURE' SEEN British Information Aide Here Finds God Expecting Nations to Build Better World. Impact: This initiative inspired a movement of faith-based workplace encouragement, leading to countless awkward moments where your boss tries to relate to your spiritual beliefs over the coffee machine. Fact: The idea of workplace spirituality has grown so much that some companies now offer 'meditation rooms'β€”which are basically just closets with yoga mats.
  • Headline: HENRY R; KUNZE; Construction E:ngineer, Once Aide i on-State:Public. Wbrks, -Was 73. Impact: Kunze's expertise in construction helped shape modern infrastructure; however, his absence in the field led to the rise of DIY enthusiasts who think they can build a house using only YouTube tutorials. Fact: Henry Kunze was a pioneer in construction, proving that you can build a career literally from the ground upβ€”unlike your neighbor who can't even assemble an IKEA bookshelf.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #2
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1943
$0.31
Stored value
$474,914

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1943, it would be worth $474,914 today (474.9x return)

Rank #3
GE
General Electric
Price in 1943
$0.62
Stored value
$487,500

General Electric - If you invested $1,000 in 1943, it would be worth $487,500 today (487.5x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Detective Comics #76
Detective Comics #76
$10,200
Action Comics #60
Action Comics #60
$1,100
Captain Marvel Adventures #18
Captain Marvel Adventures #18
$3,000
Sub-Mariner Comics #9
Sub-Mariner Comics #9
$50,000
Wonder Woman #5
Wonder Woman #5
$1,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Silly Putty
Silly Putty
$50.00
Army Men
Army Men
$150.00
Paper Dolls
Paper Dolls
$35.00
Soap Bubbles
Soap Bubbles
$20.00
View-Master
View-Master
$40.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1943 Clandestine Francs-Tireurs French Resistance Stamp Card
1943 Clandestine Francs-Tireurs French Resistance Stamp Card
$2,500
1943 Japanese Wartime Patriotic Postcard
1943 Japanese Wartime Patriotic Postcard
$330.99
1943 Italian Military Badge Pin
1943 Italian Military Badge Pin
$1,570.58
1943 British Wartime Tea Card
1943 British Wartime Tea Card
$330.99
1943 Soviet Union Propaganda Stamp
1943 Soviet Union Propaganda Stamp
$200.00