NOVEMBER 9, 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
Show screen release and event cards
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
My Darling Clementine
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My Darling Clementine
The Blue Dahlia
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The Blue Dahlia
Gilda
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Gilda
The Stranger
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The Stranger
The Killers
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The Killers
The Big Sleep
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The Big Sleep
The Dark Corner
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The Dark Corner
Cluny Brown
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Cluny Brown
Cloak and Dagger
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Cloak and Dagger
Somewhere in the Night
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Somewhere in the Night
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
Anna and the King of Siam
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Anna and the King of Siam
Bedlam
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Bedlam
Deception
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Deception
The Green Years
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The Green Years
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
The Strange Woman
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The Strange Woman
The Searching Wind
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The Searching Wind
Till the End of Time
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Till the End of Time
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 Dark Mirror
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The Dark Mirror
The Spiral Staircase
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The Spiral Staircase
The Time of Their Lives
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The Time of Their Lives
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

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On November 9, 1946, significant economic issues were highlighted in the United States as the estate tax for the Louchheim estate came to a staggering $1,900,000. This enormous sum underscored the ongoing fiscal challenges faced b...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of November 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

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Headlines From November 9, 1946

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  • Headline: Halloran Receives Two Exercisers. Impact: In a bizarre twist, Halloran's newfound fitness regime inspired a global trend of mechanical exercise equipment, which ultimately led to the rise of the 'Couch Potato Olympics' in the 21st century, where competitors showcase their skills in binge-watching and snack consumption. Fact: Did you know that those two exercisers are now considered ancient artifacts in the fitness world? They were the first to be used as doorstops in hipster gyms!.
  • Headline: Significant Estate Tax Appraisal Filed. Impact: The hefty estate tax led to a minor panic among the wealthy elite, causing a secret society of tax evaders to emerge, eventually leading to the creation of an underground economy where Monopoly money became the preferred currency. Fact: Fun fact: The number '1,900,000' was later adopted by a popular meme about how much money wealthy people wish they could avoid paying in taxes!.
  • Headline: New Orleans Brick Maker's Embezzlement Arrest. Impact: This arrest sparked a nationwide trend of embezzlement schemes disguised as artisanal brick-making, ultimately leading to a shortage of bricks and a rise in modern architecture that can only be described as questionable. Fact: Did you know that 'brick maker' was a popular Halloween costume in the early 2000s? Who wouldn't want to dress up as a shady character in the construction business?.
  • Headline: CEASE FIRE ORDER ISSUED BY CHIANG; But Chinese Reds Oppose Bid to End Civil War and Join the Assembly Tuesday. Impact: Chiang's ceasefire attempt was like trying to put a Band-Aid on a volcano; it delayed the inevitable chaos, which eventually led to a series of misunderstandings that would cause the Great Wall of China to be mistaken for a trendy climbing destination. Fact: Did you know that during this time, the term 'ceasefire' was ironically used as a popular name for a brand of Chinese takeout? Nothing like a little irony with your General Tso's.
  • Headline: GEN. ARNOLD IS GUEST; Women's Air Forces Pilots Thank Him for His Help. Impact: This heartfelt thank you somehow resulted in an annual event where women across the globe celebrate their accomplishments by pretending to fly invisible planes, leading to the creation of a new sport called 'Air Pretend-ics.'. Fact: Fun fact: General Arnold later claimed he had no idea he was actually a guest at the first-ever air force-themed surprise party!.
  • Headline: MIZRACHI SESSION BEGINS; 400 Delegates Open Five-Day Meeting at Atlantic City. Impact: This meeting inadvertently inspired a new trend in conference tourism, where people flock to Atlantic City to discuss everything from bagel recipes to the best ways to argue about the merits of lox, resulting in the birth of the 'Bagel and Betterment Conference.'. Fact: Did you know that the Mizrachi Women's Organization is also known for their legendary after-parties? They have a strict 'no bagel left behind' policy!.
  • Headline: RADIO TODAY. Impact: This vague yet intriguing headline inadvertently led to the rise of conspiracy theories about radio waves being the cause of everything from bad hair days to lost socks, creating a subculture of 'Radio Truthers' who still exist today. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'Radio Today' has been used so many times, it is now the title of a popular podcast about the obscure history of radio dramasβ€”because why not?.
  • Headline: DR. WILLIAM BURRIS; Founder of Teachers College at U. of Cincinnati Dies. Impact: Dr. Burris's passing marked a significant moment in educational history, leading to a nationwide reevaluation of teaching practices that ultimately pushed forward the concept of 'teaching through TikTok'β€”a true testament to the power of social media. Fact: Did you know that Dr. Burris's last lecture was about the importance of using crayons in higher education? Truly groundbreaking stuff!.
  • Headline: POLK DUE MONDAY, 'DELAYED' 5 YEARS; Started Maiden Cruise Dec. 7, 1941--Was Called Back to Enter War Service. Impact: The SS Pres Polk's delayed cruise became a legendary tale of maritime irony, inspiring future cruise lines to adopt the motto 'Better late than never,' leading to an entire industry built on holiday procrastination. Fact: Did you know that the SS Pres Polk was almost renamed 'The Ship That Could,' but they decided against it after realizing it sounded too optimistic?.

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