JUNE 26, 1945

TUESDAY
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 Southerner
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The Southerner
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
The Body Snatcher
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The Body Snatcher
The Corn is Green
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The Corn is Green
Tonight and Every Night
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Tonight and Every Night
Brewster's Millions
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Brewster's Millions
The Naughty Nineties
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The Naughty Nineties
Wonder Man
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Wonder Man
The Clock
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The Clock
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

June 26, 1945 Trivia

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June 26, 1945

On June 26, 1945, significant discussions were underway as leaders began to shape the future of post-war Europe and the world. Notably, the establishment of the United Nations was a focal point, seeking to promote international co...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 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 June 26, 1945

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  • Headline: Inheritance Tax Payment in 1945. Impact: This tax payment sparked a wave of spiritual loophole-seekers, leading to the establishment of 'Heavenly Tax Deductions' in 2050, where people could deduct their sins as long as they donate to a church that sells indulgences. The IRS now has a department dedicated to heavenly claims. Fact: If only paying taxes guaranteed a spot in the afterlife, we might have a lot more honest accountants running around!.
  • Headline: P.S. 10 Alumni Fund Children's Vacations. Impact: This generous donation led to a butterfly effect of alumni giving that motivated future graduates to start a new trend of 'mandatory donations' to their alma maters, resulting in universities becoming the new cults of the 21st century. Fact: Isn't it ironic that alumni giving checks to help kids means they might one day become the very people who fund their own overpriced college tuition?.
  • Headline: PARRI MEETS NEWS MEN; New Italian Premier Says He Scorns Title 'Excellency'. Impact: Premier Parri's rejection of the title 'Excellency' resulted in an international movement where world leaders began competing for the most bizarre titles, leading to the establishment of the 'Supreme Overlord of Awesomeness' in 2075. Fact: In a world where titles mean everything, it's nice to see someone who's willing to be just 'the guy in charge.' How refreshing!.
  • Headline: Changes Name of Historic Road. Impact: Changing the name of a road caused a series of confusing GPS updates that led to numerous drivers getting lost and discovering hidden gems in their towns, thus creating an unexpected boom in local tourism. Fact: Road name changes: the best way to make sure nobody ever arrives on time again. Thanks, GPS!.
  • Headline: END OF RACIAL BIAS IN INDUSTRY IS URGED. Impact: The rally urging the end of racial bias in industry started a chain reaction of awareness that eventually led to the establishment of 'National Forgetting Day' where everyone just pretends like none of this ever happened. Fact: Racial bias in industry: the classic game of ‘let’s pretend this doesn’t exist’ that keeps getting played, much to everyone’s chagrin.
  • Headline: DR. ARTHUR W. WALKER; Professor of Bacteriology at Northwestern 32 Years. Impact: Dr. Arthur W. Walker's long tenure in bacteriology led to the unexpected invention of the 'Bacteriology Hall of Fame' in 2040, where bacteria are celebrated for their contributions to science—because who doesn't love a good petri dish story?. Fact: Bacteriology: the study of things that can kill you but also save you. It's like the ultimate love-hate relationship!.
  • Headline: 5-MILE CHASE IN BROOKLYN; Police Pistol Taken in Hold-Up Recovered in Stolen Car. Impact: The chase in Brooklyn inspired a new trend in crime—'extreme heists'—where thieves began styling their escapes like action movie scenes, leading to increased insurance premiums and a rise in wannabe criminals auditioning for 'Brooklyn’s Got Talent.'. Fact: Nothing says 'I love my job' like a 5-mile police chase. It’s basically a marathon, but with more adrenaline and fewer medals.
  • Headline: TRANSPORTATION AND FOOD. Impact: The 'Transportation and Food' discussion led to a bizarre future where food delivery drivers also became part-time public transport operators, thus creating 'Food Buses' that served meals while driving through traffic jams. Fact: Transportation and food: the only two things that can unite a nation, especially when they come together in the form of a taco truck on wheels!.

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