JUNE 28, 1945

THURSDAY
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 28, 1945 Trivia

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June 28, 1945

On June 28, 1945, the American League convened to discuss the future of baseball in the aftermath of World War II. With the war having ended just a few months prior, the meeting underscored the league's commitment to revitalizing...

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 28, 1945

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  • Headline: American League Summer Meeting 1945. Impact: The decision to meet eventually led to the first official use of the designated hitter rule in 1973, which caused endless debates and arguments over nachos at baseball games. Who knew a summer meeting could lead to such culinary chaos?. Fact: Did you know that the designated hitter rule is still a sore spot for many baseball purists, much like pineapple on pizza?.
  • Headline: Dr. Eli Moschcowitz Tribute Ceremony. Impact: The tribute to Dr. Moschcowitz sparked a chain reaction of medical advancements, inspiring future doctors who would go on to discover a cure for a common cold that, unfortunately, still doesn't exist. Fact: Dr. Moschcowitz's name has since become synonymous with excellence in care, and no, he didn't invent the Moschcowitz sandwich, though that would be delicious!.
  • Headline: ARC Lends Pressure Cookers in 1945. Impact: This seemingly mundane event led to the rise of pressure cooker enthusiasts who later formed a secret society dedicated to perfecting the art of loud kitchen noises. They now control the market on 'instant' meals. Fact: Pressure cookers can cook food so fast that you might just end up with a dinner party and no guests because they couldn't keep up with your culinary prowess.
  • Headline: Federal Bar Head Re-elected. Impact: The re-election of the Federal Bar Head led to an endless cycle of legal jargon that would haunt generations of unsuspecting citizens, ultimately resulting in the phrase 'I need a lawyer' becoming the most uttered phrase in America. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complex than federal laws is the process of understanding what they actually mean? Good luck!.
  • Headline: TAMMANY IS 159 TODAY; Dinner Will Also Celebrate 169th Independence Anniversary. Impact: The celebration of Tammany's anniversary ignited a series of political machinations that would lead to the creation of the modern-day political machine, which is just a fancy way of saying 'we'll scratch your back if you scratch ours.'. Fact: Tammany Hall was once the epicenter of political power in New York Cityβ€”power that often came with a side of scandal, like a bad Netflix series you can't stop watching.
  • Headline: News of Food; A QUICK DESSERT FOR AN IMPROMPTU PARTY. Impact: This headline inspired countless home cooks to whip up desserts at the last minute, leading to kitchen disasters and the invention of the phrase 'It's the thought that counts' when no one wants to eat your burnt offering. Fact: Impromptu parties are just an excuse for awkward small talk and discovering who really brings the good snacks. Spoiler: it's not you.
  • Headline: PARKER TO START IN A.A.U. SPRINTS; Texas Ace, Now in Army, Joins Speedy Field in Nationals Here This Week-End. Impact: Parker's entry into the sprinting scene eventually led to the creation of competitive shoe sponsorships, which now dictate the fate of aspiring athletes trying to outrun their student loans. Fact: Sprinting is one of the few sports where everyone pretends they can do it, right up until the moment they realize they might not even be able to catch the bus.
  • Headline: FOR COOL DRINKS AND DAYLIGHT SUPPERS. Impact: This headline was the catalyst for the modern outdoor dining trend, leading to a rise in Pinterest boards dedicated to the art of not spilling your drink while trying to look casual in front of friends. Fact: Outdoor dining is just another way to enjoy nature while simultaneously trying to avoid swatting away bugs. Who doesn't love a side of protein with their meal?.

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