JULY 27, 1944

THURSDAY
$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
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 A Guy Named Joe
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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 Uninvited
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The Uninvited
The Sullivans
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The Sullivans
Cover Girl
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Cover Girl
Gaslight
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Gaslight
The Fighting Seabees
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The Fighting Seabees
The Purple Heart
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The Purple Heart
Buffalo Bill
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Buffalo Bill
Double Indemnity
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Double Indemnity
The Canterville Ghost
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The Canterville Ghost
Cobra Woman
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Cobra Woman
The Great Moment
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The Great Moment
The Adventures of Mark Twain
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The Adventures of Mark Twain
The Seventh Cross
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The Seventh Cross
Summer Storm
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Summer Storm
Dragon Seed
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Dragon Seed
Wing and a Prayer
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Wing and a Prayer
The Scarlet Claw
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The Scarlet Claw
The Mask of Dimitrios
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The Mask of Dimitrios
Between Two Worlds
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Between Two Worlds
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
Tender Comrade
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Tender Comrade
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The Story of July 27, 1944

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Inventions & Breakthroughs of July 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 ON July 27, 1944

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  • Headline: U.S. Fliers Support Soviet Forces in Lwow. Impact: The collaboration between U.S. fliers and Russians created a ripple effect that eventually led to the formation of international air travel – because who wouldn’t want to share a cramped space with strangers after a battle?. Fact: Did you know that this joint effort was less about camaraderie and more about avoiding being shot at? Talk about a bonding experience!.
  • Headline: JOHN J. CURLEY; Customs Controller in Boston a Brother of Congressman. Impact: Curley’s position put him in a unique spot to influence trade policies. Who knew that a family connection could lead to more loopholes than a Swiss cheese factory?. Fact: Curley’s brother must have really enjoyed the perks of being related to a customs controller. Free snacks while traveling? Count me in!.
  • Headline: CLOVIS BEVILAQUA. Impact: Clovis Bevilaqua’s name became synonymous with 'unpronounceable' – a legacy that would echo through time, ensuring that future generations would feel the pain of mispronounced names.. Fact: Good luck finding a souvenir mug with the name 'Clovis Bevilaqua' on it. You'd have better luck finding a unicorn!.
  • Headline: Robot Bombs Carry Lesson. Impact: The advent of robot bombs eventually led to the rise of automated warfare, paving the way for future generations to argue about whether machines should be allowed to make decisions – or just to decide what to binge-watch next.. Fact: Turns out, even robots have a learning curve. Just imagine them sitting in a classroom, trying to figure out the difference between 'bombing' and 'bombastic.'.
  • Headline: ARGENTINA CALLED 'DESERTER' BY U.S; State Department's Summary of Relations Accuses Her of Supporting Axis ARGENTINA CALLED 'DESERTER' BY U.S.. Impact: This accusation led to a series of diplomatic faux pas that kept diplomats busy writing apologies longer than the U.S. Constitution. Who knew being a 'deserter' could be so complicated?. Fact: Argentina was accused of playing both sides like a teenager at a party. Just remember, kids: it’s best not to be the one caught with two dates!.
  • Headline: TO FIGHT HILLMAN GROUP; Andresen Says CIO Has Declared War on 258 Members of Congress. Impact: This declaration of war led to future political campaigns that could be likened to a game of dodgeball; it seems the only thing that gets thrown around more than insults is actual legislation!. Fact: 258 members of Congress is quite the target list. It’s almost like the world’s worst game of 'Survivor: Capitol Edition.'.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1944, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1944
$0.31
2025 dataset 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
2025 dataset 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
2025 dataset 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