OCTOBER 30, 1945

TUESDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1945
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $3,985,747 IN 2025
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 By October 30, 1945
1 Mildred Pierce
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Mildred Pierce
2 The Seventh Veil
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The Seventh Veil
3 Pursuit to Algiers
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Pursuit to Algiers
4 Anchors Aweigh
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Anchors Aweigh
5 State Fair
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State Fair
6 The House on 92nd Street
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The House on 92nd Street
7 Isle of the Dead
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Isle of the Dead
8 Wonder Man
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Wonder Man
9 The Naughty Nineties
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The Naughty Nineties
10 Going My Way
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Going My Way
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
The Valley of Decision
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The Valley of Decision
Brewster's Millions
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Brewster's Millions
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
National Velvet
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National Velvet
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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The Story of October 30, 1945

On October 30, 1945, the American sociologist Leon C.

🧠 Inventions of 1945

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

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

The biggest hits of the year β€” Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers

HEADLINES ON October 30, 1945

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  • Headline: Leon C. Faulkner's Legacy Remembered. Impact: Leon C. Faulkner's work with underprivileged youngsters may have sparked a generation of sociologists who began to explore the impact of childhood on adult life, eventually leading to a wave of self-help books that clutter our bookshelves today.. Fact: Faulkner was known for his extensive research on the effects of socioeconomic status on children. If only he could see how many reality TV stars came from similar backgrounds..
  • Headline: MRS. ANNA ROSENBERG GETS FREEDOM MEDAL. Impact: Anna Rosenberg receiving the Freedom Medal inspired countless others to pursue freedom in various forms, from civil rights movements to the rise of social media influencers demanding freedom of expression. Who knew a medal could be so powerful?. Fact: Freedom medals are a great way to say, 'Well done!' and are often overshadowed by the more popular 'Participation Trophy'..
  • Headline: ACCEPT MEDIATION IN DOCK DISPUTE; Union and Ship Owners Agree to Have Schwellenbach and WLB Name Arbitrators. Impact: The mediation in the dock dispute may have led to a temporary peace, but it undoubtedly paved the way for future labor disputes, with workers learning that sometimes you just have to pick your battles... or picket them.. Fact: Negotiating peace is like trying to get a cat to take a bathβ€”it's complicated and often met with resistance..
  • Headline: SPRUILLE BRADEN SWORN; Ellis O. Briggs Is Named for Another State Department Post. Impact: Braden's swearing-in ceremony may have seemed mundane, but it was a pivotal moment that contributed to the shifting tides of state department politics, leading to future appointments that would change the course of international relations. Oh, the drama!. Fact: Being sworn in is just a fancy way of saying, 'Congratulations! You're now part of the bureaucracy!'.
  • Headline: DR. STURTEVANT, 63, PROFESSOR AT N.Y.U.; Clinical Medicine Teacher Dies --Gastroenterology Specialist Aide at Several Hospitals. Impact: Dr. Sturtevant's passing highlighted the importance of clinical medicine education, potentially inspiring future generations of doctors who would later revolutionize healthcare, but also bemoan the time spent in medical school.. Fact: The average doctor spends over 11 years in education and training, which is a great way to avoid adulting for a while!.
  • Headline: Peron Is Denounced For Clinging to Power. Impact: Peron's clinging to power likely set off a chain reaction of political unrest in Latin America, leading to decades of coups, revolutions, and the rise of political drama that would make any soap opera look tame.. Fact: If only the political leaders of the world had learned from the phrase, 'If you love something, set it free'β€”they might have avoided a few messy situations!.
  • Headline: UNION CEASES PART OF AIRLINES STRIKE; UAW Orders Employes of the American Concern to Start Work This Morning BAR TO SUBSIDIARY STAYS Export Workers' Dispute to Be Discussed by Them Today-- Six Pickets Arrested. Impact: The end of the airline strike brought a temporary sigh of relief to travelers, but it also set a precedent for future labor actions, reminding us that sometimes the sky isn't the limit, it's just a negotiation tactic.. Fact: Airline strikes are the only time you’ll see people more committed to not flying than the actual act of flying itself!.
  • Headline: Girl Scout Week Observed. Impact: Girl Scout Week not only celebrated the joys of cookies but also reinforced the idea that selling sweets is a perfect entry-level job for future corporate moguls, who may someday rule the world one cookie at a time.. Fact: Did you know that Girl Scouts sell over 200 million cookies every year? That's a lot of Thin Mints and a lot of potential future CEOs!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1945, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
GE
General Electric
Price in 1945
$0.62
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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