OCTOBER 23, 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
Corvette K-225
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Corvette K-225
The Moon Is Down
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The Moon Is Down
Shadow of a Doubt
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Shadow of a Doubt
Sahara
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Sahara
Watch on the Rhine
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Watch on the Rhine
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
So Proudly We Hail!
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So Proudly We Hail!
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
Phantom of the Opera
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Phantom of the Opera
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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October 23, 1943

On October 23, 1943, the United States was deeply entrenched in World War II, facing both challenges and opportunities on the home front and abroad. This day marked an era when American cities were adapting to wartime needs, with...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of October 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 October 23, 1943

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  • Headline: Chrysanthemum Gift to City Parks. Impact: The blooming of city park flowers sparked a nationwide obsession with gardening. This eventually led to the invention of the garden gnome, which, unbeknownst to everyone, was secretly a government surveillance device to monitor plant growth and human happiness. Fact: Chrysanthemums are actually the official flower of mumbling. So, when people are talking about them, they’re likely just mumbling about their gardening skills!.
  • Headline: George W. Mitchell's Historical Impact. Impact: George V. Mitchell’s existence inadvertently created a timeline where everyone with the name George had to compete for uniqueness, leading to the bizarre rise of nicknames like 'G-Force' and 'Georginator'. Fact: In the grand scheme of history, George Mitchell is mostly known for existing, which is an impressive achievement in itself!.
  • Headline: To Write Connecticut's History. Impact: The decision to engage W.H. van Loon to write Connecticut's history caused a butterfly effect of historical inaccuracies that would take centuries to correct. This paved the way for future generations to believe that Connecticut was founded by squirrels. Fact: Connecticut is known for its rich history, which is mostly about how they managed to stay out of the way while more exciting states had all the fun!.
  • Headline: Kostelanetz Honored in Canada. Impact: Kostelanetz receiving a Service Medal in Canada led to the formation of the 'Hall of Unnecessary Awards', where people are recognized for achieving absolutely nothing. Fact: In Canada, they take their medals seriously, even if it’s just for showing up to a meeting and not falling asleep!.
  • Headline: Haskell Gives His War Knowledge In an Appeal for Voters' Support; He Understands Post-War Needs Also and What Ex-Soldier Will Want in Peacetime, General Says at Troy. Impact: Haskell's insights into post-war needs inspired a generation of politicians to start using the phrase 'I totally get your struggles' without understanding a single thing about them, resulting in endless campaign promises. Fact: Haskell’s knowledge was so profound that it was rumored he could predict what soldiers wanted for dinner on a Tuesday!.
  • Headline: Broadcasters Declare 'Finish Fight' Against Payments to Petrillo Union; PETRILLO DEFIED BY BROADCASTERS. Impact: The broadcasters’ rebellion against the union payments led to a massive increase in underground broadcasting, where DJs began spinning records in secret basements, inadvertently creating the world's first rave culture. Fact: When broadcasters fight unions, you know it’s just a matter of time before someone spins a vinyl record into a political statement!.
  • Headline: BAR TO BONUS VOTE AFFIRMED FINALLY; Appeals Court Decides 5 to 2 Against Amendment to City Charter Being on Ballot. Impact: The court's decision to bar a bonus vote led to a nationwide movement of people feeling completely disenfranchised, which ultimately resulted in the invention of the 'I’m not voting' sticker. Fact: The appeals court's decision is about as exciting as watching paint dry, which is a fitting metaphor for most city charters!.
  • Headline: LUTHER A. PORTER, PRINTING OFFI(3IAL; Secretary of Little & Ives 'Co., 1879 Cornell Alumnus, Dies --A Commuter 63 Years. Impact: Luther A. Porter’s 63 years of commuting inspired a generation of office workers to dream big about their own mundane commutes, eventually leading to the invention of 'working from home'β€”a revolutionary concept that changed the face of laziness forever. Fact: Porter's long commute was so iconic that it became a popular subject for people who needed to justify their own tardiness!.
  • Headline: BUS LINE PAID HART $17,500 ANNUALLY; President of Company Says Councilman Got Retainer for 'About Nine Years' BUS LINE PAID HART $17,500 ANNUALLY. Impact: The revelation about Hart’s retainer fee led to a wave of skepticism towards public officials, which would fester and grow, leading to the rise of conspiracy theorists who believe that buses run on secret government money. Fact: In the world of politics, $17,500 is just enough to buy a decent used carβ€”just think of all the places Hart could've driven instead!.

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