APRIL 22, 1943

THURSDAY
$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
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 Star Spangled Rhythm
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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
Hangmen Also Die!
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Hangmen Also Die!
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
Edge of Darkness
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Edge of Darkness
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
The Story of April 22, 1943

On April 22, 1943, a significant diplomatic meeting unfolded as U.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of April 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 ON April 22, 1943

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  • Headline: Mass Refugee Shift Rejected at Parley. Impact: This decision led to a butterfly effect where millions of people would later find themselves in precarious situations, forcing them to migrate in secret, often leading to the development of underground networks. Who knew that a simple 'no' could lead to international smuggling rings?. Fact: Did you know that this rejection helped shape the modern refugee crisis? It's a bit like saying 'no' to a meal, only to find out your entire family is now living off takeout..
  • Headline: DEADLOCK CONTINUES IN SOFT-COAL PARLEYS; Action by President or WLB Due if Week Brings No Accord. Impact: This deadlock foreshadowed future negotiations where everyone would sit around a table, passionately arguing over something they all secretly thought was boring. The art of procrastination was born here.. Fact: Fun fact: 'deadlock' is just another term for 'we're all too stubborn to admit we have no idea what we're doing.'.
  • Headline: PUNJAB CARRIES ON IN KEY INDIAN ROLE; Province Preserves Traditions of Sikander in an Oligarchy That Bars Dissension. Impact: The preservation of traditional governance in Punjab would later inspire other regions to cling to their own practices, leading to a fascinating mix of culture and conflict that continues to this day. Tradition: the ultimate double-edged sword.. Fact: Isn't it fascinating how 'oligarchy' sounds like a fancy word for 'let's make sure no one else gets a say'? It's like a club where the only entry fee is your voice..
  • Headline: Port Authority Case Continues. Impact: This seemingly mundane case became a precedent that would define the relationship between ports and authorities for decades, proving that even the most boring cases can ripple through the legal waters like a pebble in a pond.. Fact: You know, nothing says 'excitement' like a prolonged case about ports. If only they had included some pirate treasure for good measure!.
  • Headline: WLB Threatens to Ask for Troops To Rout Lewis Pickets in Newark; WLB DEMANDS END OF NEWARK STRIKE. Impact: This threat led to a domino effect where strikes became synonymous with military interventions, giving birth to the phrase 'let's just call in the troops' whenever the coffee machine breaks at work.. Fact: Fun fact: 'WLB' stands for 'We'd Like to be Bossy,' because nothing says 'I care about labor' like bringing in soldiers to end a disagreement..
  • Headline: 14 Rescued in Atlantic. Impact: This rescue operation not only saved lives but also sparked a series of maritime laws that would govern future rescues, ensuring that heroes are always recognizedβ€”unless they happen to be in the wrong movie.. Fact: The sea can be a cruel mistress, but at least these 14 people got to tell their friends they were rescued like they were in an action movie. Talk about a plot twist!.
  • Headline: Georgia A.F.L. for Fourth Term. Impact: This endorsement of Roosevelt's fourth term set a precedent for political loyalty that would confuse future generations about term limits, because who doesn't love a good political dΓ©jΓ  vu?. Fact: Fun fact: Supporting a candidate for a fourth term is like cheering for a sequel that no one asked for. 'More of the same? Yes, please!'.
  • Headline: OWI MEETS PRESS AND SENATE GROUP; Davis Parries Questions of 100 Reporters as Members of Judiciary Committee Watch BACKS PROPAGANDA VALUE Sherwood Tells of Enemies 'in Hundreds' Surrendering on Basis of Our Leaflets. Impact: The effectiveness of propaganda in warfare was solidified here, leading to future campaigns where catchy slogans became more important than actual policy. Because why focus on substance when you can rhyme?. Fact: Did you know that leaflets can be more powerful than bullets? Just ask any history teacher trying to get students to read!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1943, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #2
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1943
$0.31
2025 dataset 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
2025 dataset 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