FEBRUARY 3, 1945

SATURDAY
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
The Great Flamarion
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The Great Flamarion
Tonight and Every Night
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Tonight and Every Night
To Have and Have Not
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To Have and Have Not
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
The Suspect
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The Suspect

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February 3, 1945

On February 3, 1945, significant labor unrest unfolded at a local hospital as members of the CIO (Congress of Industrial Organizations) protested the discharge of a medical center aide. This incident highlighted the ongoing tensio...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of February 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

The Sounds of

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Headlines From February 3, 1945

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  • Headline: CIO Local Protests Worker Discharge. Impact: This protest at the hospital sparked a series of labor movements that eventually led to the establishment of nurse unions, which in turn inspired a whole new genre of medical dramas. Thank you, union workers, for giving us 'Grey's Anatomy.'. Fact: Did you know that hospital staff protests can lead to more than just better wages? They can also lead to the invention of hospital-themed reality TV shows. Who knew negotiating for fair pay could be so entertaining?.
  • Headline: PAPER OUTPUT HOLDING UP; Board Production Also Steady-- Gain in Ratio Marks Week. Impact: The stability of paper output hinted at a future where people would take their paper products for granted, leading to the existential crisis of the digital age when we all forgot how to write in cursive. Fact: Did you know that paper production is like the boring cousin at a family reunion? You never appreciate them until you realize you can't print your important documents on thin air!.
  • Headline: Fire and Police Rises Backed. Impact: The push for annual wage increases for policemen turned into a national debate about police funding, which later inspired a musical: 'Cops: The Broadway Show'β€”because nothing says drama like a budget meeting. Fact: Did you know that asking for a salary increase is basically the adult version of asking for a cookie before dinner? It might lead to a tantrum or a well-deserved treat, depending on the day!.
  • Headline: ARGENTINA ADVISED TO DISBAND UTILITY; Concessions Committee Would Bar Units of American and Foreign Power Merely a Recommendation. Impact: Argentina's advisory to disband utility companies led to a complex web of international relations and electricity shortages, eventually resulting in a popular board game: 'Power Struggle.'. Fact: Did you know that when countries start disbanding utilities, it’s like a game of hot potato? One minute, you're enjoying your lights, and the next, you’re left in the dark wondering who forgot to pay the bill.
  • Headline: HOLLYWOOD STRIKE ENDS; Independent Union of Extras Responds to WLB Plea. Impact: The end of the Hollywood strike marked the birth of countless 'Behind the Scenes' documentaries where viewers could finally see what happens when actors aren’t on setβ€”mostly just snacking. Fact: Did you know that the Hollywood strike ended not just for the sake of actors, but also because nobody wanted to watch a reality show about picketing? They opted for drama on-screen instead of in the streets!.
  • Headline: V.E. JOHNSON DIES; DRY CRUSADER, 82; Pussyfoot' to Thousands Who Followed His Battle Against Drink Throughout World ADMITTED HE HAD INDULGED Also Lied and Bribed, He Said, 'to Put Over Prohibition'-- Never Posed as a Saint Better Apostle Than Prophet Lost Eye in London Became Federal Agent. Impact: V.E. Johnson's death marked the end of an era in the prohibition movement and kickstarted a new wave of cocktail culture that would lead to the invention of the martini β€” the drink that helped people forget the 1920s. Fact: Did you know that V.E. Johnson's battle against alcohol actually inspired the creation of many classic cocktails? So, in a way, he was a pioneer of the very thing he was fighting against. Cheers!.
  • Headline: PROTESTS MOUNT ON LEATHER ORDER; Jobbers Will Join Consuming Lines Because Inventories Are Being Depleted. Impact: The protests against the leather order led to an unexpected boom in synthetic leather fashion, paving the way for today's vegan leather trend, which is now a staple in every trendy boutique. Fact: Did you know that protesting leather orders could lead to a fashion revolution? Now, you can wear your favorite faux leather jacket while feeling smug about saving the planet!.

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