MAY 31, 1943

MONDAY
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
Five Graves to Cairo
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Five Graves to Cairo
The More the Merrier
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The More the Merrier
Hangmen Also Die!
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Hangmen Also Die!
The Ox-Bow Incident
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The Ox-Bow Incident
This Land Is Mine
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This Land Is Mine
I Walked with a Zombie
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I Walked with a Zombie
The Leopard Man
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The Leopard Man
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

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May 31, 1943

On May 31, 1943, the Maharajah of Indore, a prominent Indian princely state, sought a divorce in Reno, Nevada, from his wife, Marguerite Branyen, a former Californian. This unusual move drew significant media attention given the o...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of May 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

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Headlines From May 31, 1943

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  • Headline: Indore Maharajah's Reno Divorce Filing. Impact: The Maharajah's quest for divorce sparked a trend among royals, leading to an influx of divorce lawyers in Reno. By 2030, Reno became known as the divorce capital of the world, with a population of more lawyers than people. Who knew a royal breakup would set off a legal revolution?. Fact: Did you know that Reno is often called 'The Biggest Little City in the World'? Apparently, it also doubles as 'The Biggest Little Divorce Factory.'.
  • Headline: The Life of Jaime Ayguaade. Impact: Jaime Aiguade's name got lost in history, but rumor has it that a time-traveling Jaime appears in alternate timelines to make sure everyone spells their names correctly. The impact? A sudden increase in spelling bee participation across the multiverse. Fact: Did you know 'Aysuade' is a name that sounds like it belongs in a soap opera? Let's just say, Jaime's life is likely more exciting than it appears.
  • Headline: Earthquakes Rock Reich. Impact: The earthquakes in the Reich set off a chain reaction leading to increased investments in earthquake-proof buildings. This eventually led to a boom in architectural safety standards worldwide. And here we thought tremors were just a bad day for the coffee machine. Fact: Did you know that the Richter scale was developed by Charles F. Richter in 1935? So, if you think about it, even the earth has its own way of measuring drama!.
  • Headline: Books of the Times. Impact: The mention of books in the Times caused a spike in reading rates, leading to a global 'literary renaissance' that ultimately resulted in the invention of the e-reader. Yes, we can thank the literary world for your endless scrolling on the train!. Fact: Did you know that reading books can actually improve your brain function? Just like exercisingβ€”except your couch supports you in both cases.
  • Headline: DRAFT BOARDS GET SPECIAL TEST RULES; Pre-Induction Examinations of Some 1-A's Permitted. Impact: The new pre-induction examination rules turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Many individuals actually discovered they were '1-A' due to previously unknown superpowers. Who knew the military would accidentally create a superhero generation?. Fact: Did you know that 1-A registrants are the ones most likely to get drafted? Kind of like being the last one picked for dodgeball, but with way more paperwork!.
  • Headline: LAU. Impact: Max Lau's name is a reminder that not all headlines can be exciting. However, his story inspired a generation of aspiring journalists to find the hidden gems in the mundane. Therefore, Lau became a silent hero of the 'meh' story. Fact: Did you know that the word 'lau' means 'to wash' in Chinese? So, Max Lau’s legacy might just involve cleaning up the headlines!.
  • Headline: HARRY A._FURMAN; in Schenectady Banker, Leader Water-Power Development. Impact: Harry A. Furman's contributions to water-power development inspired future generations to look towards renewable energy sources, leading to a world where solar panels and wind turbines became as common as smartphones. Who knew he was the original eco-warrior?. Fact: Did you know that water power is one of the oldest forms of energy? They say it runs in the familyβ€”right down to your faucet!.

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