FEBRUARY 10, 1946

SUNDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1946
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $4,958,081 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $0.57
Median_Home_Price: $6,040.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.23
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.12
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $0.40
First_Class_Stamp: $0.03
Milk_Price_Avg: $0.72
Top Movies From 1946
1 Duel in the Sun
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Duel in the Sun
2 The Best Years of Our Lives
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The Best Years of Our Lives
3 The Jolson Story
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The Jolson Story
4 Blue Skies
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Blue Skies
5 Saratoga Trunk
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Saratoga Trunk
6 The Razor's Edge
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The Razor's Edge
7 Night and Day
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Night and Day
8 Notorious
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Notorious
9 The Yearling
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The Yearling
10 Till the Clouds Roll By
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Till the Clouds Roll By
A Walk in the Sun
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A Walk in the Sun
The Spiral Staircase
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The Spiral Staircase
The Harvey Girls
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The Harvey Girls
The Bells of St. Mary's
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The Bells of St. Mary's
The Lost Weekend
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The Lost Weekend
Detour
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Detour
Mildred Pierce
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Mildred Pierce
Leave Her to Heaven
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Leave Her to Heaven
Scarlet Street
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Scarlet Street
Cornered
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Cornered
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The Story of February 10, 1946

On February 10, 1946, the world was reeling from the aftermath of World War II, and significant events were making headlines.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of February 1946

Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.

1 Transistor
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Transistor
2 Microwave Relay Communication
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Microwave Relay Communication
3 Mobile Telephone System
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Mobile Telephone System
4 Electronic Numerical Integrator Upgrade
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Electronic Numerical Integrator Upgrade
5 Digital Storage Oscilloscope Concept
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Digital Storage Oscilloscope Concept
6 Helicopter Rescue Winch
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Helicopter Rescue Winch
7 Infrared Heat Lamps
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Infrared Heat Lamps
8 Automatic Dishwashing Machine
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Automatic Dishwashing Machine
9 Atomic Clock Concept
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Atomic Clock Concept
10 Weather Radar
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Weather Radar

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON February 10, 1946

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  • Headline: The Vulpine Master of Harrow. Impact: The Vulpine Master of Harrow became a secret training manual for future foxes, leading to the rise of cunning animal overlords who eventually negotiated peace treaties with humansβ€”mostly to get access to more trash bins.. Fact: Did you know that foxes have been known to outsmart humans? Maybe we should be paying attention to their literary contributions instead of our own..
  • Headline: Tragic Riverboat Capsize in Egypt. Impact: The tragic drowning of 50 people in the Nile led to a surge in boat safety regulations, which ironically resulted in a boom in the inflatable kayak industryβ€”who knew rubber could save lives?. Fact: Did you know that the Nile River is the longest river in the world? Apparently, it can also be the deadliest, especially if you’re in a boat that doesn’t float..
  • Headline: Exploring Religious Movements in 1946. Impact: The publication of 'Of Saints and Sects' sparked a new wave of religious debates, leading to the invention of the debate clubβ€”where arguing has become an Olympic sport in some circles.. Fact: Did you know that religious debates often involve more passion than actual logic? It’s like reality TV but with more incense and fewer commercial breaks..
  • Headline: Tales from Cornwall. Impact: The tales from Cornwall inspired a new genre of storytelling that prioritized regional quirks, leading to a global obsession with quirky local customsβ€”thank you, Cornwall, for the world’s endless supply of bizarre festivals.. Fact: Did you know that Cornwall has its own language, Cornish? It’s like English but with more 'choughs' and less sense..
  • Headline: The Understudies Have Their Moments in the Limelight. Impact: The understudies gaining limelight led to the rise of social media influencers who claimed they were 'just like the understudies' as they vied for attention and sponsorshipsβ€”because fame is just a click away.. Fact: Did you know that being an understudy is like being a backup singer? You might never get the spotlight, but you definitely know all the words!.
  • Headline: "This Is America!". Impact: The publication of 'This Is America!' inadvertently inspired countless memes and debates about American identity, leading to the current era where everyone is an expert on everythingβ€”thanks, internet!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'This Is America' is often used when someone is about to do something absolutely ridiculous? It’s basically a cultural warning label..
  • Headline: NAMED TO NAVY POST. Impact: Kenny's appointment to the Navy post led to a series of increasingly bizarre naval strategies, culminating in a Navy strategy guide that included how to successfully navigate a buffet line.. Fact: Did you know that Navy positions often come with more acronyms than actual duties? Who knew 'Asst Navy Sec' could also stand for 'Always Snacking Through Navy Service'?.
  • Headline: The Nazi Mentality. Impact: The examination of the Nazi mentality led to a deeper understanding of propaganda, inadvertently fueling the rise of conspiracy theories and making every internet comment section a battleground of ideas.. Fact: Did you know that studying the mindset of the Nazis is less about glorification and more about understanding how easily people can be manipulated? It’s like a history lesson we seem to forget every generation..

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1946, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
PFE
Pfizer
Price in 1946
$0.15
2025 dataset value
$168,691

Pfizer - If you invested $1,000 in 1946, it would be worth $168,691 today (168.7x return)

Rank #2
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1946
$0.06
2025 dataset value
$3,433,942

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1946, it would be worth $3,433,942 today (3433.9x return)

Rank #3
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1946
$0.25
2025 dataset value
$586,656

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1946, it would be worth $586,656 today (586.7x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
All-Star Comics #27
All-Star Comics #27
$5,000
World's Finest Comics #25
World's Finest Comics #25
$1,500
Four Color Comics #92
Four Color Comics #92
$150
Detective Comics #114
Detective Comics #114
$10,200
Marvel Mystery Comics #78
Marvel Mystery Comics #78
$1,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Silly Putty
Silly Putty
$20.00
Slinky
Slinky
$20.00
Lionel Train Set
Lionel Train Set
$1,500.00
Magic 7 Ring Puzzle
Magic 7 Ring Puzzle
$85.00
Tinkertoy
Tinkertoy
$50.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1946 Propaganda-Sammlung Walter Trier – Berlin Post-War Collection
1946 Propaganda-Sammlung Walter Trier – Berlin Post-War Collection
$10,000
1946 International Stamps - Allied Military Government in Germany
1946 International Stamps - Allied Military Government in Germany
$3,000
1946 UK Brooke Bond Tea Cards
1946 UK Brooke Bond Tea Cards
$1,500
1946 Autograph Collecting Cards
1946 Autograph Collecting Cards
$30,000
1946 Silks and Cigarette Silks
1946 Silks and Cigarette Silks
$11.00