AUGUST 26, 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
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
Heaven Can Wait
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Heaven Can Wait
The Leopard Man
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The Leopard Man
The Seventh Victim
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The Seventh Victim
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 Fallen Sparrow
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The Fallen Sparrow
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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August 26, 1943

On August 26, 1943, significant developments unfolded in the United States as the nation was deeply entrenched in World War II. Notably, Paul was appointed to lead the Yankee Division, a vital unit in the fight against the Axis po...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of August 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 August 26, 1943

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  • Headline: Sidney Yellen's 1943 Milestone. Impact: If Sidney Yellen hadn't taken that job, we might have ended up with an alternate universe where everyone talks like they're in a 1920s silent film. Think 'The Great Gatsby' but with more awkward pauses. Fact: Yellen's surname sounds like a command, which is fitting since she probably had people doing her bidding long before she hit the headlines.
  • Headline: Paul Takes Command of 26th Division. Impact: Paul's leadership of the Yankee Division led to a series of miscommunications that eventually caused the invention of the phrase 'Yankee Doodle Dandy', turning military orders into children's songs. Fact: The 26th Division was famously known for its ability to dodge the enemy while also dodging actual important decisions. Bravo!.
  • Headline: ROSENMAN MAY RESIGN TO BE ROOSEVELT AIDE; Jurist Has Long Been Unofficial Adviser to the President. Impact: Rosenman’s potential resignation may have sparked a chain reaction that led to more people feeling like they could just quit their jobs and become presidential aides, resulting in a political landscape filled with unqualified 'yes men'. Fact: Being an unofficial adviser sounds a lot like being the friend who gives unsolicited adviceβ€”constantly and without regard for your actual expertise.
  • Headline: SIR JAiVIE$ MORTON, DYE EXPERT, DE; Chairman of Morton Sundour Fabrics, Ltd., PreSident of Its Firm Here, Was 76 L % RECEIVED FARADAY MEDAL First to Make Anthraquinone Vat Dyestuffs in Britain-Was Also an Author. Impact: James Morton's innovations in dyeing may have inadvertently led to the colorful fashion trends of the late 20th century, resulting in a regrettable phase of tie-dye everything. Fact: Morton’s achievements made him a fabric legend, though his fashion sense may not be as celebratedβ€”sorry polyester enthusiasts.
  • Headline: [At[HT SALLIE, SISTER OF WILL ROGERS, 79; Mrs. McSpadden, Known Like Famous Brother for Wit, Dies in Chelsea, 0kla. HUMORIST IN PETTICOAT, Unveiled Statue of Rogers in Capitol in 193g -- Father a Confederate Soldier. Impact: Sallie McSpadden’s passing meant the world lost someone who could have been the next viral memeβ€”imagine Will Rogers’ sister delivering snarky comebacks on social media!. Fact: She was a humorist too, so it’s fitting that her brother was the most famous jokesterβ€”guess the apple didn’t fall far from the tree!.
  • Headline: WILLIAM F. HOGAN; Served Five Terms as a Hudson County, N. d., Freeholder. Impact: Hogan’s five terms as a freeholder may have inspired countless future politicians to consider running for office purely for the title, leading to a phenomenon known today as 'career politicians'. Fact: Five terms as a freeholder? That's like winning the political lottery, but instead of cash, you get endless meetings and paperwork!.
  • Headline: MRS. JAMES A. CLARKE, ONCE FASHION EDITOR; ux-Aide to the Dean of Women at Cornell and Stanford Dies. Impact: Mrs. James A. Clarke’s legacy as a fashion editor may have set the stage for today's influencers, proving that some people will literally do anything to get their hands on a designer handbag. Fact: Fashion editors have the power to make or break trends, which is why we still cringe at the thought of low-rise jeans making a comebackβ€”thanks, Mrs. Clarke!.
  • Headline: VOLUNTEER WORKERS FLOOD THE RED CROSS; 175 Wrap Gifts for Prisoners of Japan, 200 Turned Away. Impact: The overwhelming response of volunteers for the Red Cross would later inspire a series of reality TV shows where people compete to see who can care the mostβ€”because why not turn altruism into entertainment?. Fact: 200 people turned away? That’s just a fancy way of saying the Red Cross had to start a 'No Good Deed Goes Unpunished' waiting list.
  • Headline: ABBY ROCKEFELLER DIVORCES D.M. MILTON; Nevada Court Approves Property and Custody Agreement. Impact: Abby Rockefeller's divorce was a turning point in the world of high-profile splits, leading to the realization that even the richest people can't buy happinessβ€”or a peaceful breakup. Fact: If money could buy love, Abby would have been the love guru, but alas, even she couldn't afford a happy ending in that marriage.

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