MARCH 9, 1945

FRIDAY
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 Picture of Dorian Gray
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
Objective, Burma!
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Objective, Burma!
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

March 9, 1945 Trivia

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March 9, 1945

On March 9, 1945, Phog Allen, a prominent college basketball coach, won in a primary election, marking a significant victory in American politics. This day occurred in the backdrop of World War II, with military efforts intensifyi...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 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

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From March 9, 1945

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  • Headline: Phog Allen's Primary Victory in 1945. Impact: Phog Allen's victory in the primary led to a series of increasingly bizarre councilman nominations that ultimately resulted in a dog being elected as mayor in a small town, proving once and for all that all politics is local... and slightly ridiculous. Fact: Phog Allen was not just a politician; he was also a basketball coach. Because when you're not winning elections, you might as well try winning games!.
  • Headline: Cognac and Perfume Arrive in America. Impact: The influx of cognac and perfume from France kickstarted a fragrance revolution that eventually led to the creation of a cologne that smells like regret and bad decisions, forever changing the dating scene. Fact: Cognac is just fancy grape juice, so if you're ever caught drinking it in public, just tell people you're on a very elaborate diet.
  • Headline: 41 Groups of College Educators Uphold Dumbarton Oaks Plan; They Urge Full Participation by This Country in Resulting World Set-Up, Even ifAmendments Cannot Be Obtained. Impact: The 41 educators' endorsement of the Dumbarton Oaks Plan caused a ripple effect that eventually led to the creation of a national 'Don't Blame Us' committee, where educators gather to discuss the repercussions of their decisions over coffee and regret. Fact: Dumbarton Oaks is not just a plan; it sounds like a place where bad decisions are made over tea and crumpets.
  • Headline: BLACKFRIARS' GUILD GIVES 'SIMON'S WIFE'. Impact: The presentation of 'Simon's Wife' by the Blackfriars' Guild led to an unexpected surge in interest in domestic dramas, turning theatergoers into an army of amateur marriage counselors. Fact: The play's title was initially 'Simon's Ex-Wife,' but they decided to keep it less controversial. Because who wants to start a fight before intermission?.
  • Headline: DR. EDITH B. LOWRY; Author of Hygiene Books Was a Leader in Public Health Work. Impact: Dr. Edith B. Lowry's contributions to public health led to an unforeseen number of people starting DIY hygiene blogs, creating a world where everyone thinks they’re a health expert after reading one article. Fact: Lowry's books were so influential that they might as well have been the original 'how-to' guides for modern-day influencers.
  • Headline: MRS. GOSSELIN DIES; YUGOSLAV ARTIST; Cousin of King Peter II Was Reared in Belgrade Palace --Came to U.S. in 1939. Impact: Mrs. Gosselin's death led to a resurgence of interest in Yugoslav art in America, which eventually caused an art critic to declare that 'paintings can indeed be more than just overpriced wall decorations.'. Fact: Being a cousin of King Peter II sounds glamorous, but in reality, it usually just means more awkward family dinners discussing the monarchy.
  • Headline: WADE TAXES ISAACS WITH GRAVE 'ERROR'; School Head Asks Councilman to Correct Publicly His Charge About Unused Funds SAYS FACTS ARE KNOWN He Also Calls for Proof on Allegation That Shortage of Teachers Is Concealed Asks for Proof on Attendance. Impact: Wade's public spat with Isaacs over school funds led to a trend of educational institutions hosting 'Reality TV-style' debates, making school board meetings the new 'must-watch' events. Fact: In the world of school politics, calling someone out is just a warm-up for the real drama that unfolds when the teachers’ lounge doors close.
  • Headline: CHARGES ON SCHOOLS WIDENED BY ISAACS. Impact: Julia Catherine's passing sparked an unending debate about the importance of honoring lesser-known historical figures, leading to a movement where every obscure ancestor suddenly became a 'personal hero.'. Fact: Obituaries often make people sound much more interesting than they were in life. Julia was probably just a fan of tea and crossword puzzles, not exactly the stuff of legends.

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