JULY 24, 1943

SATURDAY
$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
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 Constant Nymph
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The Constant Nymph
The Human Comedy
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The Human Comedy
Edge of Darkness
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Edge of Darkness
Action in the North Atlantic
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Action in the North Atlantic
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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The Story of July 24, 1943

On July 24, 1943, the United States witnessed the significant launch of the Louis Marshall, a Liberty ship named after the influential Jewish American leader and philanthropist.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of July 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 July 24, 1943

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  • Headline: Launch of the Louis Marshall Ship. Impact: The launch sparked an unlikely chain reaction that led to the creation of an underground society of ship enthusiasts who now control all maritime trivia in the world. Rumor has it they're working on a documentary titled 'The Unsung Heroes of Launching Vessels.'. Fact: Did you know that the ship was named after Louis Marshall, who likely spent more time at the launch than anyone will spend on it in the future? Talk about dedication!.
  • Headline: California Youth Found in NYC. Impact: This incident sparked the invention of the 'Runaway Prevention Program,' which eventually morphed into reality TV shows about teenagers going rogue. Thanks a lot, overprotective mom!. Fact: Did you know that this runaway's return likely inspired a slew of dramatic family reunions on TV? Because nothing says 'family values' like a camera crew in the living room..
  • Headline: WILLIAM A. ZEIDLER; Inventor Was Head of Laundry Machinery Firm in Bronx. Impact: Zeidler’s inventions eventually led to the rise of the 'Laundry Liberation Movement,' where socks and shirts were no longer shackled to the cycle of washing and drying. Now, they roam free... until they find their way into the dryer monster.. Fact: Did you know that Zeidler's laundry machines were so advanced that they could probably do your taxes as well? Just kidding, laundry is still the only thing they can fold..
  • Headline: g,S. DAJ[EL EMIET. Impact: The mysterious name-drop caused a ruckus in the historical archives, leading to a decade-long investigation into who the heck this person was. Spoiler alert: it was just a typo.. Fact: Did you know that this headline is proof that even in history, typos can create legends? Imagine the stories that could have emerged if only someone had bothered to spellcheck!.
  • Headline: $50,000 GEMS FOUND IN FLATO CABINET; Forgotten Antiques Owned by Mrs. Cromwell and Leon Henderson in Cache. Impact: This discovery fueled a gold rush of antique hunters, leading to a reality show where contestants dig through old cabinets, searching for treasures and family drama. Who knew junk could be so lucrative?. Fact: Did you know that the hidden gems were so valuable that they made everyone forget about the empty revolver? The real mystery is who was using it for target practice in the living room..
  • Headline: Accepts a Call to Fill Pulpit of Utica Church. Impact: This decision ignited a wave of 'Pulpit Swap' events across the nation, with ministers trading places just to keep things spicy. Because who doesn’t want a little divine drama?. Fact: Did you know that church pulpits are the original 'hot seat'? It's where the real conversations about sin and snacks happen..
  • Headline: Advertising News. Impact: The release of this news led to a sudden influx of ads about ads, creating an endless loop of consumerism that now fuels the entire internet. Thanks, advertising wizards!. Fact: Did you know that advertising is the only field where you can sell breathing air and still feel accomplished? Now there's a career path for the ambitious!.

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