MAY 17, 1948

MONDAY
1948 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1948
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $4,834,154 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.66
Median Home Price$6,720.00
Gas Price Avg$0.25
Bread Price Avg$0.13
Movie Ticket Avg$0.43
First Class Stamp$0.03
Milk Price Avg$0.77
Top Movies From 1948
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1 The Red Shoes
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The Red Shoes
2 Red River
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Red River
3 The Paleface
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The Paleface
4 Johnny Belinda
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Johnny Belinda
5 Easter Parade
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Easter Parade
6 The Three Musketeers
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The Three Musketeers
7 The Snake Pit
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The Snake Pit
8 The Emperor Waltz
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The Emperor Waltz
9 Homecoming
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Homecoming
10 Sitting Pretty
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Sitting Pretty
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Call Northside 777
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Call Northside 777
I Remember Mama
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I Remember Mama
The Lady from Shanghai
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The Lady from Shanghai
The Big Clock
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The Big Clock
The Naked City
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The Naked City
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
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Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
The Search
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The Search
State of the Union
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State of the Union
Letter from an Unknown Woman
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Letter from an Unknown Woman
The Paradine Case
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The Paradine Case
Out of the Past
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Out of the Past
The Bishop's Wife
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The Bishop's Wife
Body and Soul
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Body and Soul
A Double Life
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A Double Life
Daisy Kenyon
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Daisy Kenyon
The Fugitive
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The Fugitive

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May 17, 1948

On May 17, 1948, a significant reception was held to honor individuals retiring from church service, reflecting the profound role of religion in American life post-World War II. This period was characterized by a growing emphasis...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of May 1948

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

1 Information Theory
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Information Theory
2 Long-Playing Vinyl Record
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Long-Playing Vinyl Record
3 Integrated Circuit Concept
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Integrated Circuit Concept
4 Electric Slide Rule
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Electric Slide Rule
5 Aircraft Autopilot Improvements
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Aircraft Autopilot Improvements
6 Magnetic Tape Storage Standard
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Magnetic Tape Storage Standard
7 Remote Television Broadcasting
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Remote Television Broadcasting
8 Disposable Diaper
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Disposable Diaper
9 Automatic Garage Door Opener
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Automatic Garage Door Opener
10 Photovoltaic Cell Improvements
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Photovoltaic Cell Improvements

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From May 17, 1948

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  • Headline: Rev. S. Shimizu's Retirement Reception. Impact: Rev. S. Shimizu's retirement led to a chain reaction of church retirements, resulting in a nationwide shortage of mismatched socksβ€”because apparently, that's what clergymen are known for. Fact: Did you know that retiring from a church is basically the equivalent of saying, 'I’m too holy for this place now'?.
  • Headline: The Legacy of James J. Cavanaugh. Impact: Cavanaugh's name was whispered in hushed tones for decades, leading to the creation of a secret society dedicated to deciphering the mystery of who he really wasβ€”spoiler alert: just a guy. Fact: Fun fact: If you say 'Cavanaugh' three times in front of a mirror, you might just summon a very confused accountant.
  • Headline: Ross Resumes Law Practice. Impact: Ross's return to law shifted the local legal landscape, inspiring every disgruntled office worker to dream of a career in courtroom dramaβ€”because that's how the world needs more people yelling 'Objection!'. Fact: You know it’s a slow news day when the biggest headline is about someone getting back to work. Yawn.
  • Headline: UNION HEADS PLAN MASS LOBBY MOVE; United Public Workers to Take 500 Delegates to Washington if Senate Debates a Bill. Impact: This event triggered a wave of lobbying that resulted in the most epic game of political dodgeball ever, where your job security was the ball and everyone was just trying to avoid being hit. Fact: Fun fact: 500 delegates in one place can only mean one thingβ€”free food and a lot of complaints about the weather.
  • Headline: RESIDENT OFFICES REPORT ON TRADE; Opening of Fall Apparel Lines Dominated Last Week's Wholesale Activity. Impact: The overwhelming excitement over fall apparel lines sent shoppers into a frenzy, inadvertently creating the world's first 'Fashion Fight Club'β€”where the only rule is you must always accessorize. Fact: Did you know that 'wholesale activity' is just a fancy way of saying 'everyone’s buying things they don’t need'?.
  • Headline: ART BOARD VETOES DISPLAY IN JUBILEE. Impact: This art board's decision sparked a cultural revolution, leading to an underground art movement that saw paintings displayed in the most absurd placesβ€”like on the side of a taco truck. Fact: The only thing more controversial than refusing an art display is trying to explain modern art to your grandma.
  • Headline: REUTHER QUITS HOSPITAL; Wounded Auto Union President to Recuperate at Home. Impact: Reuther's exit from the hospital marked a pivotal moment in labor relations, inspiring future union leaders to seek medical advice from their mothers instead of doctors. Fact: Leaving the hospital might be the only instance where someone is thrilled to go home, despite the lack of free pudding cups.
  • Headline: OTROY MINISTER SPEAKS; Dr. F. W. Evans Says Church Needs Transfigured Christians. Impact: Dr. Evans' call for 'transfigured Christians' led to a movement where believers started showing up in superhero capes, claiming they were simply 'living their best faith.'. Fact: When ministers start using words like 'transfigured,' you know it’s time to brush up on your biblical vocabularyβ€”or just nod along.

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 1948
$0.06
Stored value
$3,433,943

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1948, it would be worth $3,433,943 today (3433.9x return)

Rank #2
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1948
$0.25
Stored value
$586,657

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1948, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)

Rank #3
KMB
Kimberly-Clark
Price in 1948
$0.69
Stored value
$147,887

Kimberly-Clark - If you invested $1,000 in 1948, it would be worth $147,887 today (147.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Superman #53
Superman #53
$500
Detective Comics #140
Detective Comics #140
$10,200
Marvel Mystery Comics #92
Marvel Mystery Comics #92
$2,500
All Star Comics #41
All Star Comics #41
$2,500
Four Color #178 (Uncle Scrooge)
Four Color #178 (Uncle Scrooge)
$150
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Tonka Dump Truck
Tonka Dump Truck
$75.00
Magic 8-Ball
Magic 8-Ball
$75.00
Bakelite Gangsters Car
Bakelite Gangsters Car
$250.00
Wind-up Tin Robots
Wind-up Tin Robots
$700.00
Toys from Lionel Trains
Toys from Lionel Trains
$750.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1948 Bowman #69 George Mikan
1948 Bowman #69 George Mikan
$629,520
1948 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson
1948 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson
$89,175
1948 Leaf #3 Babe Ruth
1948 Leaf #3 Babe Ruth
$1,000,000
1948 Bowman #36 Stan Musial
1948 Bowman #36 Stan Musial
$120,000
1948 Bowman #18 Warren Spahn
1948 Bowman #18 Warren Spahn
$250,000