APRIL 6, 1946

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1946 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$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
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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 Diary of a Chambermaid
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The Diary of a Chambermaid
Tomorrow Is Forever
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Tomorrow Is Forever
To Each His Own
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To Each His Own
The Spiral Staircase
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The Spiral Staircase
The Bandit of Sherwood Forest
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The Bandit of Sherwood Forest
The Harvey Girls
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The Harvey Girls
Road to Utopia
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Road to Utopia
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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April 6, 1946

On April 6, 1946, significant geopolitical developments were underway as discussions surrounding the formation of a joint oil company progressed, contingent on the approval of a new parliament. This move was part of broader negoti...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of April 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

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Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From April 6, 1946

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  • Headline: 'Green Book' Release Delayed. Impact: If only 'Green Book' had released on time, the world might have accepted it as a historical document instead of a delayed controversy. A butterfly flaps its wings, and suddenly we have debates on cultural representation in cinema instead of just enjoying a movie night. Fact: Did you know that if movies were delivered on time, we wouldn't have to deal with all those awkward conversations about whether a film is 'problematic' or not? Imagine the peace!.
  • Headline: Joint Oil Company Formation Announcement. Impact: When the oil company was organized, it set off a chain reaction that led to a global addiction to oil. Who knew the fate of Azerbaijan would hinge on a parliamentary approval? Next thing you know, we have gas prices skyrocketing and environmental concerns spiraling out of control. Fact: Fun fact: Azerbaijan is known for its oil, but you know what would have been more useful? A time machine to stop all this from happening in the first place!.
  • Headline: Police Forbidden from Attending Races. Impact: By barring policemen from attending races, Comr Wallander inadvertently contributed to a rise in off-duty escapades. Who knew that the thrill of sneaking into a race would lead to an underground cop racing league?. Fact: Did you know that the real reason behind this ban was to prevent officers from getting ideas about turning their patrol cars into race cars? Talk about a high-speed pursuit!.
  • Headline: MIXED CAST TO DO OPERA; White and Negro Artists Will Appear in 'Otello' Thursday. Impact: The mixed cast for 'Otello' was a small step towards inclusivity in the artsβ€”too bad it took until now for people to realize that talent knows no color. Who knew that decades later, we'd still be debating representation in theater?. Fact: Did you know that Verdi himself was once asked about the color of Otello? He replied, 'As long as they can hit the high notes, who cares?'.
  • Headline: THOMAS A. DE STEFANO; Concert Master of the Albany Symphony Was Violinist, Teacher. Impact: Thomas A. De Stefano's contributions to music might have inspired a generation of violinists, but let's be honest: without him, we might have had to endure a lot more mediocre performances at local recitals. Fact: Fun fact: De Stefano once said, 'If you can hear the music in your head, congratulations, you are officially more talented than most of the contestants on talent shows today.'.
  • Headline: ELEANOR WARFIELD OF WILSON COLLEGE; Head of Fine Arts Department Dies--Educator's Daughter Was on Faculty 24 Years. Impact: Eleanor Warfield's passing left a gap in the arts education landscape, but it also ignited a movement among educators to advocate for the importance of fine arts. Little did they know they were planting seeds for arts programs that would one day be cut first in budget crises. Fact: Did you know that Warfield once said, 'Fine arts are like fine wine: they improve with age, unless left unattended, in which case they turn to vinegar'?.
  • Headline: LIE BIDS U. N. SPEED ATOM BOARD SET-UP; Prods Member Nations to Pick Representatives for Control --Senate Approves Baruch. Impact: Lie's push for a speedy UN atom board set-up was the start of a long and winding road towards global nuclear regulationsβ€”because nothing says 'peace' quite like a race to control the world's most dangerous technology. Fact: Did you know that the only thing slower than a UN decision is a snail on a leisurely stroll? Good luck getting anything done in record time!.
  • Headline: British Give Up Some Sovereignty By Putting U.N. Sanctions in Laws; BRITISH SURRENDER SOME SOVEREIGNTY. Impact: British sovereignty took a hit with the UN sanctions clause, but it paved the way for future international cooperationβ€”or at least gave everyone a good laugh when they realized they were still under the thumb of global politics. Fact: Did you know that surrendering sovereignty is like sharing your dessert? You think it's a good idea until you realize you just wanted that last bite for yourself.
  • Headline: Sea Hero Gets Medal. Impact: Awarding C.L. West the Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal inspired countless tales of heroism at sea. Who knew that one medal could lead to a hundred movies about brave sailors fighting krakens and pirates?. Fact: Fun fact: C.L. West once said, 'I didn't sign up for heroism; I just wanted to avoid getting seasick!'.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
PFE
Pfizer
Price in 1946
$0.15
Stored 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
Stored 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
Stored 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