JANUARY 7, 1945

SUNDAY
1945 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1945
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $3,985,747 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.53
Median Home Price$5,700.00
Gas Price Avg$0.22
Bread Price Avg$0.12
Movie Ticket Avg$0.38
First Class Stamp$0.03
Milk Price Avg$0.69
Top Movies From 1945
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1 The Bells of St. Mary's
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The Bells of St. Mary's
2 Leave Her to Heaven
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Leave Her to Heaven
3 Spellbound
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Spellbound
4 The Valley of Decision
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The Valley of Decision
5 Anchors Aweigh
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Anchors Aweigh
6 Week-End at the Waldorf
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Week-End at the Waldorf
7 Thrill of a Romance
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Thrill of a Romance
8 The Lost Weekend
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The Lost Weekend
9 State Fair
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State Fair
10 National Velvet
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National Velvet
Meet Me in St. Louis
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Meet Me in St. Louis
Murder, My Sweet
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Murder, My Sweet
Ministry of Fear
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Ministry of Fear
House of Frankenstein
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House of Frankenstein
The Thin Man Goes Home
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The Thin Man Goes Home

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January 7, 1945

On January 7, 1945, headlines revealed an unusual incident in Illinois where dogs were reported to have a penchant for chewing on automobile license plates. This quirky event captured public attention amidst a backdrop of post-Wor...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of January 1945

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

1 Atomic Bomb
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Atomic Bomb
2 Microwave Oven
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Microwave Oven
3 Programmable Electronic Computer (ENIAC)
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Programmable Electronic Computer (ENIAC)
4 Artificial Satellite Concept
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Artificial Satellite Concept
5 Freeze-Drying Food
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Freeze-Drying Food
6 Ultrasound Medical Imaging Concept
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Ultrasound Medical Imaging Concept
7 Magnetic Core Memory
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Magnetic Core Memory
8 Mass Production Radar
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Mass Production Radar
9 Electric Hearing Aid Miniaturization
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Electric Hearing Aid Miniaturization
10 Pressurized Aircraft Cabin Standards
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Pressurized Aircraft Cabin Standards

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Headlines From January 7, 1945

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  • Headline: Illinois Dogs Snack on License Plates. Impact: If dogs had continued munching on license plates, we might have seen a rise in canine activism, leading to the first-ever dog political party demanding non-edible car parts. Imagine a future where dogs negotiate treaties over chew toys!. Fact: Did you know that some dogs can actually taste the difference between a Ford and a Chevy? Just kidding, they eat anything!.
  • Headline: Hollywood Honors Women Filmmakers. Impact: With Hollywood finally recognizing the power of women, a secret society of female directors forms, eventually leading to the creation of the first all-female superhero franchise. Who knew a few ladies could save the cinematic universe?. Fact: Fun fact: 'Busy Ladies' was almost the title of a reality show about laundry and snack breaks!.
  • Headline: Campbeltown Distilleries Reopen in 1945. Impact: The resumption of scotch production sparked a global wave of whiskey tourism, leading to a worldwide competition for the 'Best Scotch' that ended in a secret war between distilleries. Just imagine the battle of the barrels!. Fact: Did you know that Scotland has more distilleries than it has golf courses? Priorities, people!.
  • Headline: GIVES WAR FUND $15,000; Department of Welfare Staff Donates $32,500 in Year. Impact: The donation to the War Fund marked the beginning of a grassroots movement that turned into a nationwide trend of charitable giving, resulting in the first ever 'National Give Your Money Away Day.' Spoiler alert: it didn't catch on. Fact: Did you know that Mayor LaGuardia once tried to donate his own hair to the War Fund? Just kidding, but wouldn’t that have been a sight?.
  • Headline: UNRRA GIVES ORDER TO BRAZILIAN MILLS; First Such Contract in Latin America Calls for Textiles for Relief in Europe. Impact: The UNRRA's order for textiles leads to a fashion revolution in post-war Europe, accidentally starting a trend for oversized cotton shirts that would last decades. Who knew relief could be so stylish?. Fact: Fun fact: The first cotton order from Brazil was like a very fashionable SOSβ€”'Save Our Styles!'.
  • Headline: How to Stifle With Your Relatives. Impact: This guide on dealing with relatives might have inspired a new genre of self-help books, leading to the eventual rise of 'How to Avoid Family Gatherings' as a bestseller. Who doesn't need that?. Fact: Did you know that family gatherings are scientifically proven to increase the likelihood of awkward conversations by 87%?.
  • Headline: COUNTRYMAN HAILS DANISH AID IN WAR; Effective Underground Work, Loyalty to Allies' Cause Described by Visitor. Impact: Dr. Friedberg's praises for Danish aid could have inspired a global 'Thank You' day where countries send cards to each other. Imagine the world united in gratitudeβ€”briefly before it all fell apart again!. Fact: Did you know that the Danish underground movement involved more pastries than actual fighting? It's trueβ€”scones were the secret weapon!.
  • Headline: DASH BY TRANSPORT SAVES SEAMAN'S LIFE. Impact: This heroic transport story might have inspired future generations to risk their lives to save others, creating a world where everyone thinks they're a superhero. Spoiler: they’re not. Fact: Did you know that saving a life in the Pacific Ocean is 50% heroism and 50% sheer luck? Just don’t forget your floaties!.
  • Headline: TWO MUSICALS; 'On the Town' and 'Sing Out, Sweet Land!' Start Their Careers On Broadway. Impact: The debut of these musicals might have inadvertently started the trend of musicals about everything, leading to the eventual release of 'Cats vs. Dogs: The Musical.' The world really needs to know who wins!. Fact: Fun fact: 'On the Town' was originally called 'On the Couch,' but they thought it sounded too lazy.
  • Headline: ARMY-NAVY ORGAN URGES A '2D FRONT'; Unofficial Services' Periodical Recalls Soviet's 1942 Plea, Suggests Poland Drive. Impact: The Army-Navy Journal's push for a second front could have inadvertently led to an entire marketing campaign for 'Second Front' as a brand of military gear. Because who doesn’t want to invade in style?. Fact: Did you know that the Soviets suggested a second front because they were tired of monopoly on the first? Seriouslyβ€”who wouldn't want to share the fun?.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
GE
General Electric
Price in 1945
$0.62
Stored value
$487,501

General Electric - If you invested $1,000 in 1945, it would be worth $487,501 today (487.5x return)

Rank #2
PFE
Pfizer
Price in 1945
$0.15
Stored value
$168,691

Pfizer - If you invested $1,000 in 1945, it would be worth $168,691 today (168.7x return)

Rank #3
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1945
$0.06
Stored value
$3,433,942

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1945, it would be worth $3,433,942 today (3433.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Marvel Mystery Comics #55
Marvel Mystery Comics #55
$3,500
Captain America Comics #42
Captain America Comics #42
$4,000
Detective Comics #98
Detective Comics #98
$10,200
Superman #36
Superman #36
$500
Action Comics #88
Action Comics #88
$1,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Silly Putty
Silly Putty
$25.00
Magic 8-Ball
Magic 8-Ball
$50.00
Slinky
Slinky
$50.00
Tinkertoy
Tinkertoy
$150.00
Yo-yo
Yo-yo
$1350.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Kellogg's Pep Cereal War Picture Card #35: Aircraft Spotter Cards
Kellogg's Pep Cereal War Picture Card #35: Aircraft Spotter Cards
$200.00
Cantarini Picture Series (Italian)
Cantarini Picture Series (Italian)
$250,000
Japanese Sanko Card Game
Japanese Sanko Card Game
$0
Mickey Mouse Wartime Ration Token
Mickey Mouse Wartime Ration Token
$260,000
Leaf Strip Film Stars Set
Leaf Strip Film Stars Set
$3,000