JULY 14, 1947

MONDAY
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 Perils of Pauline
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The Perils of Pauline
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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July 14, 1947

On July 14, 1947, G. Russell Hartley, William Johnson, and James F. Boyan made headlines in a period marked by the burgeoning influence of the United States on the global stage. This date fell during a time of significant geopolit...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of July 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 July 14, 1947

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  • Headline: G. Russell Hartley's Historic Moment. Impact: G. Russell Hartley's existence prompted a ripple effect in the naming conventions of future generations, leading to an alarming number of baby boys being named Russell. For every Russell born, there's a Russell who will inevitably become a mediocre motivational speaker. Fact: Did you know that if you say 'G. Russell Hartley' three times in front of a mirror, a Russell will appear to explain how to invest in Bitcoin?.
  • Headline: William Johnson's Historic Contributions. Impact: William Johnson's name has been so common throughout history that it's statistically likely he is related to at least three presidents. This has caused an ongoing debate in family reunions about who gets the last piece of pie. Fact: Fun fact: the name 'William Johnson' is so generic that if all the Williams and Johnsons got together, they could form a countryβ€”probably named 'Confusion.'.
  • Headline: Life and Legacy of James F. Boyan. Impact: James F. Boyan’s life was so uneventful that his very presence inspired the creation of the phrase 'just another Boyan day.' This led to an entire generation believing that mediocrity was a form of art. Fact: Did you know that James F. Boyan once tried to enter a talent show with a magic trick involving a disappearing act? Spoiler alert: he disappeared, and nobody noticed.
  • Headline: BOAT SPEEDS 150 M.P.H.; Campbell's Jet-Powered Craft Ready for Record Attempt. Impact: Sir Malcolm Campbell's jet-powered boat attempts not only set speed records but also inadvertently inspired a wave of overly ambitious teenagers to attempt speed records in their parents' minivans, leading to an increase in insurance premiums worldwide. Fact: Did you know that for every mile per hour over 150 Campbell achieved, a new YouTube channel dedicated to 'extreme boating fails' was born? You're welcome, internet!.
  • Headline: Frisina Wins Illinois Golf. Impact: J. Frisina's victory in Illinois golf marked the beginning of an intense rivalry that would lead to the world's most boring golf tournaments, where the most exciting thing was the snack selection at the clubhouse. Fact: Did you know that every time someone mentions 'Illinois men's amateur golf,' a squirrel somewhere dies of boredom? It's true; nature keeps track.
  • Headline: Izvestia Is Translated For Education in U.S.. Impact: The translation of Izvestia for educational purposes in the U.S. inadvertently led to a massive cultural exchange that left many Americans convinced they could speak Russian after one vodka shot too many. Fact: Did you know that translating Izvestia was so successful that it resulted in a series of extremely confusing bar conversations about politics and borscht?.
  • Headline: THEODORE WOODS. Impact: The discovery of tiny dinosaur skeletons in New Mexico led to a worldwide obsession with miniature everything, from toy dinosaurs to miniaturized cathedrals, causing an entire generation to miss out on the joys of full-sized things. Fact: Did you know that the skeletons discovered were so small that paleontologists initially mistook them for very enthusiastic lizards? Talk about a Jurassic misunderstanding!.
  • Headline: Museum Finds Dinosaurs Of 200 Million Years Ago; Skeletons of Ancestor of Forty-Ton Monster Are Only Three or Four Feet in Length -- Discovered in New Mexico MUSEUM UNCOVERS TINY U.S. DINOSAUR. Impact: Peace Bridge's win at the horse show caused a surge in equestrian fashion trends, leading to an unfortunate decade where everyone thought wearing riding boots to brunch was the peak of chic. Fact: Fun fact: after winning that title, the horse Peace Bridge was approached by a modeling agency, but the horse declined, citing 'too much hay and not enough oats.'.
  • Headline: PEACE BRIDGE WINS HORSE SHOW TITLE; Hunter Crown at Harrison Taken by Bay Mare Owned by Miss Elizabeth Ham.

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