JUNE 1, 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
The Postman Always Rings Twice
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The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Blue Dahlia
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The Blue Dahlia
Gilda
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Gilda
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
A Night in Casablanca
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A Night in Casablanca
Bedlam
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Bedlam
Tomorrow Is Forever
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Tomorrow Is Forever
To Each His Own
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To Each His Own
Without Reservations
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Without Reservations
The Spiral Staircase
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The Spiral Staircase
The Virginian
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The Virginian
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

June 1, 1946 Trivia

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June 1, 1946

On June 1, 1946, the nation grappled with the aftermath of World War II while significant political changes unfolded. One of the most notable events of the day was the appointment of Holliss as the Acting President to succeed the...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 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 From June 1, 1946

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  • Headline: Mass Nylon Theft in Los Angeles. Impact: The theft of thousand pairs of nylons led to the rise of an underground fashion economy where the black market for hosiery thrived, ultimately resulting in the invention of 'sock puppetry' as a form of protest against capitalism. Fact: Nylons were so popular in the 1940s that women often lined up for hours just to buy a pair. Talk about a leg up in the fashion game!.
  • Headline: Holliss Becomes Acting President. Impact: Holliss taking the helm could have sparked a chain reaction leading to a series of increasingly bizarre acting presidencies, culminating in a cat being elected as the acting president in 2050. You never know!. Fact: Acting presidents often feel like they're just filling a seat until the real deal shows up. It's like being the substitute teacher of political leadership.
  • Headline: Abroad; Europe Begins to Find Its Voice. Impact: Europe finding its voice opened the floodgates for an endless stream of opinionated debates, resulting in the establishment of the first-ever 'Whine and Cheese' festival in 1965. Fact: The Balkan states have a long history of cultural richness, which often gets overshadowed by political drama. Think of it as reality TV, minus the cameras.
  • Headline: DR.DODDS A MOVING MAN; Student Gets Unexpected Help in Shifting Heavy Mattress. Impact: Dr. Dodds' unexpected assistance with a mattress might have inspired a new trend of academic institutions offering 'Heavy Lifting 101' courses, thus revolutionizing student life forever. Fact: Moving a mattress can be one of life's most unsung challenges. Kudos to anyone who has survived the ordeal without losing a toe!.
  • Headline: NURSERY PROPOSED IN VETERANS' AREA; Kindergarten Group Requests State Funds for Child Care at Manhattan Beach. Impact: The proposed nursery in the veterans' area could have set off a chain reaction leading to a nationwide movement for child care, causing cities to be overrun by adorable toddlers demanding snacks and nap time. Fact: The concept of kindergartens originated in Germany in the 19th century, proving that even back then, children were already plotting to take over the world.
  • Headline: VETERANS' SOCIAL SECURITY. Impact: The debate over veterans' social security could lead to the establishment of an alternate reality where veterans become superhuman activists demanding rights through interpretive dance. Fact: Social security has been around since the Great Depression, showing that even during tough times, people love to get their benefits, preferably with a side of fries.
  • Headline: MAJOR GENERALS REDUCED; Frank D. Merrill and 6 Others Lose Rank Under Army Plan. Impact: The reduction of major generals could have inadvertently led to a 'General Shortage' that eventually forced the military to recruit mascots to fill the gaps, leading to a bizarre army of penguins and golden retrievers. Fact: In military terms, a major general is not just a rank; it’s a reminder that the higher you climb, the more likely you are to lose your sense of humor.
  • Headline: ANTHRACITE MEN REFUSE TO WORK; 75,000 Stay Off Their Jobs Pending a New Contract-- Both Sides Confer Here. Impact: 75,000 anthracite workers refusing to work may have unintentionally sparked a labor revolution that led to the invention of the 'reclining chair' as the official seat of protest. Fact: Anthracite is often referred to as 'hard coal' and burns hotter and longer than other types. Perhaps those workers just wanted a break and a warm seat!.

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