NOVEMBER 26, 1945

MONDAY
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!
Yolanda and the Thief
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Yolanda and the Thief
Pursuit to Algiers
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Pursuit to Algiers
The Great Flamarion
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The Great Flamarion
My Name is Julia Ross
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My Name is Julia Ross
The Body Snatcher
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The Body Snatcher
The House on 92nd Street
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The House on 92nd Street
Mildred Pierce
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Mildred Pierce
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
The Seventh Veil
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The Seventh Veil
Wonder Man
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Wonder Man
The Clock
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The Clock
Saratoga Trunk
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Saratoga Trunk
Isle of the Dead
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Isle of the Dead
And Then There Were None
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And Then There Were None
Cornered
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Cornered
The Dolly Sisters
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The Dolly Sisters
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

November 26, 1945 Trivia

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November 26, 1945

On November 26, 1945, Quinn set a new record in the pursuit of athletic excellence, capturing the title in a notable event that highlighted the nation's resilience post-World War II. This was a time of recovery and rebuilding, as...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of November 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 November 26, 1945

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  • Headline: Quinn's Historic Cross-Country Victory. Impact: T. Quinn's record-setting run inspired a generation of couch potatoes to believe they too could become champions, leading to an explosion of competitive pizza-eating contests across the nation. Fact: Did you know that running is considered one of the oldest forms of exercise? Yet, here we are, still trying to outrun our problems instead of just, you know, addressing them.
  • Headline: Ice Follies Tryouts for Young Skaters. Impact: The Ice Follies tryouts ignited a love for skating that would eventually lead to a global obsession with sequins, spandex, and the concept of 'athletic glam'. Fact: Did you know that figure skating was once banned in England? Apparently, they thought it was too flamboyant. Yes, England, the land of tea and crumpets, found something too extra.
  • Headline: Pro Football Debuts in Japan. Impact: This exhibition game was the butterfly that flapped its wings, ultimately leading to Japan's fascination with American football, resulting in countless confused high school students donning pads in non-contact sports. Fact: Did you know that American football is more than just a game in the U.S.? It’s practically a religion. In Japan, though, it’s more like a quirky hobby.
  • Headline: Eisenhower 'Resting' in Hospital. Impact: Eisenhower's hospital stay reminded the world that even presidents need downtime, leading to a trend of leaders adopting 'self-care' daysβ€”though most just used it as an excuse to avoid tough decisions. Fact: Did you know Eisenhower was actually a five-star general? Who knew the guy who planned D-Day would also be great at planning a much-needed nap?.
  • Headline: BUDAPEST QUARTET HELPS NEW FRIENDS. Impact: The Budapest Quartet’s concerts laid the groundwork for 20th-century cultural diplomacy, leading to awkward international gatherings where strangers bonded over misunderstood classical music. Fact: Did you know that classical music was once considered the soundtrack of the elite? Now it’s just the background noise at coffee shops where people pretend to read.
  • Headline: Bayonne Bus Strike Ends. Impact: The end of the Bayonne bus strike sparked a series of labor movements, eventually leading to workers demanding basic rights like bathroom breaksβ€”because apparently, those weren’t guaranteed before. Fact: Did you know that bus drivers have one of the toughest jobs? They deal with traffic, cranky passengers, and the occasional pigeon that thinks it owns the road.
  • Headline: Elected to Chairmanship Of AWVS Organization. Impact: This election marked the dawn of 'organizing committees' that would baffle generations to come, leading to endless meetings and the phrase 'let's circle back to that' becoming a staple in corporate jargon. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more tedious than a committee meeting is the coffee served during it? You might as well be drinking cardboard.
  • Headline: JOHN OSNATO DIES; ACE DETECTIVE, 55; Key Figure in Solving Murder, Inc., and Rubel Ice Robbery Once Arrested Capone Broke Down "Stool Pigeon" Pounded East Side Beat. Impact: The death of John Osnato marked the end of an era for crime fighting, leaving a gaping hole in the detective community that would be filled by countless wannabes with too many crime dramas under their belts. Fact: Did you know that being a detective is often more about solving paperwork than solving crimes? It's like being a glorified bureaucrat with a badge.

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