APRIL 15, 1946

MONDAY
$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
The Dark Corner
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The Dark Corner
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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The Story of April 15, 1946

On April 15, 1946, former Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles publicly criticized the administration's approach towards Juan Domingo Perón's government in Argentina, stating that the American strategy was failing.

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

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON April 15, 1946

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  • Headline: Welles Critiques US Policy on Argentina. Impact: If Sumner Welles had simply embraced the Peron idea, perhaps tango music would have dominated radio waves instead of this ongoing debate about foreign policy. Who knew a dance could shift the course of U.S.-Argentina relations?. Fact: Did you know that the tango was once banned in Argentina? But hey, nothing like a little criticism to spice up international relations!.
  • Headline: Lima Police Chief Dismissed in Crisis. Impact: The ousting of the Lima police chief sparked a series of events that ultimately led to the modern concept of 'being present' in meetings—because clearly, absence does not make the heart grow fonder.. Fact: Fun fact: This event inspired countless memes about people who 'ghost' their responsibilities. Ghosting isn't just for dating!.
  • Headline: Buffalo Bisons Clinch Championship Title. Impact: The Buffalo Bisons winning the title not only solidified their place in sports history but also unknowingly inspired the future of 'underdog' narratives in countless movies. Thanks, Buffalo!. Fact: Did you know that Buffalo wings were invented in Buffalo? Coincidence? I think not! Sports and snacks go hand in hand..
  • Headline: CONGRESSMAN DENIES GREEK VOTE WAS FAIR. Impact: This denial of a fair vote in Greece left ripples that would be felt for decades, arguably shaping the way future politicians approach election integrity—though, not necessarily for the better.. Fact: Did you know that democracy was invented in ancient Greece? And here we are, still trying to figure out what that means today!.
  • Headline: French Repatriate Japanese. Impact: The repatriation of Japanese troops by the French was a pivotal moment that led to a series of awkward international reunions, marking the beginning of the 'let's just get this over with' style of diplomacy.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'repatriation' is often used in the context of prisoners of war? Makes family reunions sound a bit more dramatic, doesn't it?.
  • Headline: To See Brother After 26 Years. Impact: After 26 years apart, the emotional reunion of Air Vice Marshal Sir W Tyrrell and his brother made people rethink their own family dynamics, leading to a surge of awkward family gatherings—because nothing says love like forced small talk.. Fact: Did you know that 26 years is just long enough to forget your brother's favorite color? Talk about a relationship reboot!.
  • Headline: PLANE CRASH INJURES 2 IN STATEN ISLAND. Impact: The Staten Island plane crash, while unfortunate, led to stricter regulations on private flight safety. So, you could say that two people's misfortune paved the way for safer skies—silver linings, anyone?. Fact: Did you know that the odds of being in a plane crash are about 1 in 11 million? So statistically speaking, you’re better off playing the lottery!.
  • Headline: Maine Guard Hunts 6 Lost Girls. Impact: The search for the six lost girls in Maine turned into a nationwide frenzy, inadvertently leading to the creation of the 'Missing Persons' poster—because every missing person deserves their own 'have you seen me?' campaign.. Fact: Did you know that Maine is known for its lighthouses? Maybe they should have put up some signs—'Lost Girls: This Way!'.
  • Headline: Fight On Communism Urged. Impact: The call to combat communism during a communion breakfast not only fueled the Red Scare but also led to the unending debate about whether brunch should include politics as a side dish.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day' was actually coined by someone trying to avoid discussing communism? True story!.

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