Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 1945
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Atomic Bomb
2 
Microwave Oven
3 
Programmable Electronic Computer (ENIAC)
4 
Artificial Satellite Concept
5 
Freeze-Drying Food
6 
Ultrasound Medical Imaging Concept
7 
Magnetic Core Memory
8 
Mass Production Radar
9 
Electric Hearing Aid Miniaturization
10 
Pressurized Aircraft Cabin Standards
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON June 9, 1945
Full News Archive
- Headline: Wood-Based Food Production Resumes. Impact: Germany’s attempts to produce food from wood sparked a bizarre culinary trend, leading to the creation of the first-ever wood-flavored ice cream. Spoiler alert: it didn’t go well, and dentists rejoiced.. Fact: Did you know that the famous phrase 'you are what you eat' nearly became 'you are what you chew' because of this? Thank goodness for PR teams!.
- Headline: Dr. Lily Roche's Milestone Achievements. Impact: Dr. Lily Roche's name might not ring a bell, but her contributions to medical history eventually led to the invention of the 'coughing fit' as a performance art form. Thanks, Dr. Roche!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more contagious than laughter is Dr. Roche’s cough? The flu season took a hit that year!.
- Headline: AWARDS ANNOUNCED BY HEADLINERS CLUB. Impact: The Headliners Club's awards became a prestigious symbol of mediocrity, inspiring countless mediocre talents to aspire to be recognized for absolutely nothing. The 'Participation Trophy' era was born!. Fact: Did you know that winning an award in the Headliners Club was like getting a gold star in kindergarten? The stakes were high—like, 3rd-grade recess high!.
- Headline: STERLING P. DE LANO, INDUSTRIAL OFFICIAL. Impact: Sterling P. De Lano's industrial influence was so profound that it inadvertently led to the creation of a new industry: competitive paperclip bending. It’s not what you know, it’s how you can bend it!. Fact: Did you know that paperclips were originally invented to hold papers together? Now they hold the fabric of time and space in place..
- Headline: JOHN WATSON; Rare-Art Expert Had Been With the Kleinberger Galleries. Impact: John Watson’s expertise in rare art led to a sudden spike in art forgery, giving rise to a new breed of art thieves who didn't know a Van Gogh from a potato sack.. Fact: Did you know that art thieves often get caught because they can't resist sharing their 'masterpieces' on social media? #NotSoMasterful.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1945, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
GE
General Electric
Price in 1945
$0.62
2025 dataset 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
2025 dataset 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
2025 dataset 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
$3,500
Captain America Comics #42
$4,000
Detective Comics #98
$10,200
Superman #36
$500
Action Comics #88
$1,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Silly Putty
$25.00
Magic 8-Ball
$50.00
Slinky
$50.00
Tinkertoy
$150.00
Yo-yo
$1350.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Kellogg's Pep Cereal War Picture Card #35: Aircraft Spotter Cards
$200.00
Cantarini Picture Series (Italian)
$250,000
Japanese Sanko Card Game
$0
Mickey Mouse Wartime Ration Token
$260,000
Leaf Strip Film Stars Set
$3,000