JUNE 19, 1947

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1947 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1947
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $3,706,109 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.62
Median Home Price$6,380.00
Gas Price Avg$0.24
Bread Price Avg$0.12
Movie Ticket Avg$0.41
First Class Stamp$0.03
Milk Price Avg$0.75
Top Movies From 1947
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1 Welcome Stranger
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Welcome Stranger
2 The Egg and I
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The Egg and I
3 Life with Father
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Life with Father
4 Forever Amber
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Forever Amber
5 Unconquered
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Unconquered
6 Road to Rio
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Road to Rio
7 Green Dolphin Street
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Green Dolphin Street
8 The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
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The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
9 Mother Wore Tights
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Mother Wore Tights
10 Cass Timberlane
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Cass Timberlane
The Brasher Doubloon
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The Brasher Doubloon
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
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The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
The Man I Love
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The Man I Love
The Private Affairs of Bel Ami
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The Private Affairs of Bel Ami
Born to Kill
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Born to Kill
The Two Mrs. Carrolls
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The Two Mrs. Carrolls
The Red House
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The Red House
Pursued
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Pursued
Miracle on 34th Street
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Miracle on 34th Street
The Farmer's Daughter
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The Farmer's Daughter
Ramrod
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Ramrod
The Web
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The Web
Boomerang!
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Boomerang!
The Other Love
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The Other Love
My Darling Clementine
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My Darling Clementine
Duel in the Sun
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Duel in the Sun
The Best Years of Our Lives
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The Best Years of Our Lives
Notorious
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Notorious
It's a Wonderful Life
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It's a Wonderful Life
Humoresque
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Humoresque
The Yearling
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The Yearling
Undercurrent
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Undercurrent

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June 19, 1947

On June 19, 1947, a notable event unfolded as J. Edgar LaFabregue, a prominent figure, gained attention, though specific details of his actions remain sparse. Simultaneously, Professor George Humphrey contributed to academic disco...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 1947

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

1 Stored-Program Computer Architecture
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Stored-Program Computer Architecture
2 Transistor Radio Prototype
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Transistor Radio Prototype
3 Microwave Communication Tower
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Microwave Communication Tower
4 Black Box Flight Recorder
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Black Box Flight Recorder
5 Electric Speed Control System
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Electric Speed Control System
6 Neoprene Wetsuit
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Neoprene Wetsuit
7 Jet Passenger Aircraft Concept
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Jet Passenger Aircraft Concept
8 Magnetic Tape Recorder Improvements
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Magnetic Tape Recorder Improvements
9 Plastic Baby Bottle
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Plastic Baby Bottle
10 Programmable Logic Controller Concept
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Programmable Logic Controller Concept

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From June 19, 1947

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  • Headline: Legacy of J. Edgar Lafabregue. Impact: If only Lafabregue had invented time travel instead of just showing up in history books. Imagine the chaos he could have caused with that foresight!. Fact: Lafabregue is often overshadowed by more famous figures, proving that even in history, it's all about who you knowβ€”and sometimes, who you don't.
  • Headline: Prof. George Humphrey's Notable Contributions. Impact: Had George Humphrey been more famous, we could have been living in a world where his theories directly shaped the curriculum of future generations. Instead, we just have more 'who's that?' moments. Fact: Humphrey’s theories were so profound that they nearly made it to the syllabusβ€”until someone realized they were just really good at playing 'Simon Says.'.
  • Headline: Generous Donation to Post-War Britain. Impact: This generous act led to countless British citizens wondering what they could do with $20,000 in 1940s money, sparking a never-ending debate on foreign aid that still echoes today. Fact: Mrs. Beebe’s donation was so generous that it made her the unofficial queen of all things British for a dayβ€”because who doesn't want to be royalty through a will?.
  • Headline: Nicaragua Sends Rice to Orient. Impact: This rice export not only changed culinary landscapes but also inspired countless chefs to dream of international pantry staples, leading to the first-ever 'Fusion Rice' restaurant trend. Fact: Nicaragua sending rice was the first step toward global culinary fusion, proving that sometimes, all it takes to break down borders is a good grain.
  • Headline: Costa Rica Rejects Wage Limit. Impact: By rejecting wage limits, Costa Rica inadvertently set the stage for the endless debate on fair salaries, which continues to baffle economists and baristas alike to this day. Fact: In a bold move, Costa Rica decided to let their top earners keep their cash, proving that even in politics, sometimes you just have to say 'no' to salary caps.
  • Headline: Expect U.S. Envoy in Belgrade. Impact: The anticipation of a U.S. envoy in Belgrade led to a series of misunderstandings that may or may not have inspired the plot of a spy novel or two over the decades. Fact: Rumor has it that the envoy's arrival was so highly anticipated that even pigeons in Belgrade began practicing their 'welcome' coos.
  • Headline: Boys, 10 to 14, Learn Cooking at the Ritz; City Offers Ideas on Beating Meat Prices. Impact: These boys' culinary adventures at the Ritz not only made them future chefs but also sparked a bizarre trend of themed cooking classes that still confuse parents today. Fact: Who knew teaching boys to cook at the Ritz would lead to a future where they take pictures of their avocado toast for Instagram? Progress, folks.
  • Headline: BIRNEY IMES. Impact: Birney Imes might not have changed the world, but his name is now synonymous with 'who?'β€”a title many would envy in the annals of history. Fact: Birney Imes was so forgettable that even historians have to double-check their notes to remember what he did. Spoiler: probably not much.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1947
$0.06
Stored value
$3,433,943

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1947, it would be worth $3,433,943 today (3433.9x return)

Rank #2
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1947
$0.25
Stored value
$586,657

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1947, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)

Rank #3
KMB
Kimberly-Clark
Price in 1947
$0.69
Stored value
$147,887

Kimberly-Clark - If you invested $1,000 in 1947, it would be worth $147,887 today (147.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Young Romance #1
Young Romance #1
$2,500
Kid Colt Outlaw #1
Kid Colt Outlaw #1
$2,500
Blackhawk #9
Blackhawk #9
$300
All Winners Comics #20
All Winners Comics #20
$500
Crime Does Not Pay #49
Crime Does Not Pay #49
$1,100
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Tonka Trucks
Tonka Trucks
$150.00
Dollhouse Furniture
Dollhouse Furniture
$1,800.00
Slinky Dog
Slinky Dog
$1,800.00
Kite
Kite
$25.00
View-Master
View-Master
$40.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Bond Bread Jackie Robinson Rookie Card
Bond Bread Jackie Robinson Rookie Card
$5,000
Tip Top Bread Mickey Vernon Card
Tip Top Bread Mickey Vernon Card
$5,000
Kane Products Ltd. Famous Footballers - Stanley Matthews Card
Kane Products Ltd. Famous Footballers - Stanley Matthews Card
$1,200
La Confederation Des Francais Libres - Charles De Gaulle Card
La Confederation Des Francais Libres - Charles De Gaulle Card
$0
General Mills Mickey Mantle Pre-Rookie Card
General Mills Mickey Mantle Pre-Rookie Card
$250,000