FEBRUARY 13, 1944

SUNDAY
1944 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1944
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $5,386,846 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.48
Median Home Price$5,360.00
Gas Price Avg$0.22
Bread Price Avg$0.11
Movie Ticket Avg$0.36
First Class Stamp$0.03
Milk Price Avg$0.66
Top Movies From 1944
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1 Going My Way
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Going My Way
2 Meet Me in St. Louis
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Meet Me in St. Louis
3 Since You Went Away
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Since You Went Away
4 Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
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Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
5 The Story of Dr. Wassell
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The Story of Dr. Wassell
6 The White Cliffs of Dover
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The White Cliffs of Dover
7
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A Guy Named Joe
8 Hollywood Canteen
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Hollywood Canteen
9 To Have and Have Not
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To Have and Have Not
10 Bathing Beauty
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Bathing Beauty
Lifeboat
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Lifeboat
The Sullivans
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The Sullivans
The Fighting Seabees
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The Fighting Seabees
Wing and a Prayer
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Wing and a Prayer
Destination Tokyo
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Destination Tokyo
The Song of Bernadette
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The Song of Bernadette
Lassie Come Home
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Lassie Come Home
Jane Eyre
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Jane Eyre
Madame Curie
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Madame Curie
The Gang's All Here
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The Gang's All Here

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February 13, 1944

On February 13, 1944, significant political activities and community engagements were being reported, showcasing the resilience of American society during World War II. The Bronx Press Group, a local press organization, held elect...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of February 1944

Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.

1 Harvard Mark I Computer
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Harvard Mark I Computer
2 Artificial Heart Valve
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Artificial Heart Valve
3 Jet-Powered Fighter Aircraft
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Jet-Powered Fighter Aircraft
4 Plastic Syringe
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Plastic Syringe
5 Digital Fire Control Radar
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Digital Fire Control Radar
6 Penicillin Tablet
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Penicillin Tablet
7 Submarine Sonar Improvements
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Submarine Sonar Improvements
8 Time-Delay Fuse
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Time-Delay Fuse
9 Aircraft Ejection Seat
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Aircraft Ejection Seat
10 Magnetic Recording Wire Improvements
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Magnetic Recording Wire Improvements

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From February 13, 1944

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  • Headline: Mrs. Newton B. Smalley in 1944. Impact: If Newton B. Smalley had known that his wife would be mentioned in a headline, he might have started a trend of husbands wanting equal billing. Fast forward to today, and we have couples constantly debating whose name should go first on invitations. Thanks, Mrs. Smalley!. Fact: The title 'Mrs.' has been a topic of debate for centuries. Some believe it should stand for 'Mister's Property'β€”how charming, right?.
  • Headline: Bronx Press Group Elects New Officials. Impact: This election was the genesis of the Bronx becoming a hotbed for political debates. Who knew that a bunch of press members would start a legacy that led to Bronx residents arguing passionately about pizza toppings instead?. Fact: The Bronx was once a part of Westchester County. Imagine the scandal of having to explain where you live in a different county!.
  • Headline: Culinary Diplomacy During WWII. Impact: When U.S. military forces learned international dining specialties, it led to the invention of the 'military MRE gourmet' line. Now soldiers are wondering if they should pair their beef stew with a nice Chianti. Fact: The first MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) were developed in the 1980s, but let's be honest, the 'gourmet' aspect is still a work in progress.
  • Headline: HOME SWEET HOMICIDE. By Craig Rice. 311 pp. New York: Simon & Schuster. $2.. Impact: This title inadvertently laid the groundwork for the cozy mystery genre. Fast forward to today, and we have entire book clubs dedicated to solving fictional murders over scones and tea. Fact: The term 'cozy mystery' means no graphic violence or explicit scenes, which is a relief if you're just in it for the pastries.
  • Headline: Navy to Send Personal Messages. Impact: The Navy's initiative to send personal messages led to the evolution of the modern-day text message. Who knew that the path from heartfelt letters to emojis would be paved by sailors?. Fact: The first text message was sent in 1992. Imagine the confusion if sailors had to use that systemβ€”'Just got your message! What does 'LOL' mean?'.
  • Headline: RED CROSS RELIEF BLOCKED BY JAPAN; 1,500 Tons of 'Badly Needed Aid for American Prisoners Held in Vladivostok. Impact: This blockade had lasting implications on international humanitarian efforts, teaching future generations that bureaucracy often gets in the way of compassionβ€”an unfortunate lesson that still applies today. Fact: The Red Cross was founded in 1863, and yet, despite its noble intentions, it often finds itself entangled in political red tape. Some things never change.
  • Headline: CHAPLAIN'S MARCH ON AIR; New Composition Will Be Heard on the Army Hour Today. Impact: The introduction of this composition paved the way for military music to become a staple in pop culture. Who knew the Army would inspire the next big pop anthem?. Fact: Military music has had a profound influence on popular music, proving that even soldiers can have a good beatβ€”if only they could dance in uniform!.
  • Headline: The Poets in Review; SACRED AND BEOULAR ELEGIES. By George Barker. Unpaged. Norfolk, Gonn.: New Directions. $1.. Impact: This book contributed to the rise of poetic expression, leading to the creation of modern spoken word and performance poetry. Who'd have thought that someone would recite their feelings on stage in front of an audience?. Fact: Barker's work may not have been a bestseller, but it certainly inspired countless aspiring poets to inflict their existential crises on unsuspecting coffee shop patrons.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1944
$0.31
Stored value
$474,914

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1944, it would be worth $474,914 today (474.9x return)

Rank #2
GE
General Electric
Price in 1944
$0.62
Stored value
$487,500

General Electric - If you invested $1,000 in 1944, it would be worth $487,500 today (487.5x return)

Rank #3
PFE
Pfizer
Price in 1944
$0.15
Stored value
$168,691

Pfizer - If you invested $1,000 in 1944, it would be worth $168,691 today (168.7x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Action Comics #63
Action Comics #63
$1,500
Detective Comics #87
Detective Comics #87
$10,200
Captain Marvel Adventures #35
Captain Marvel Adventures #35
$1,500
Marvel Mystery Comics #54
Marvel Mystery Comics #54
$2,500
Wonder Woman #8
Wonder Woman #8
$2,000
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Silly Putty
Silly Putty
$150.00
Army Men
Army Men
$150.00
Marble Set
Marble Set
$150.00
Tiddlywinks
Tiddlywinks
$150.00
Jigsaw Puzzle
Jigsaw Puzzle
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Mutoscope Pin-Up Girls
Mutoscope Pin-Up Girls
$3,000
Stamps from the V-Mail Victory Collection
Stamps from the V-Mail Victory Collection
$250,000
British Wartime Utility Furniture Card
British Wartime Utility Furniture Card
$500
Civil Defense Educational Card
Civil Defense Educational Card
$250,000
German WWII Propaganda Card
German WWII Propaganda Card
$250,000