SEPTEMBER 3, 1948

FRIDAY
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
Key Largo
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Key Largo
A Foreign Affair
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A Foreign Affair
Raw Deal
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Raw Deal
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
Fort Apache
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Fort Apache
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
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Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
The Search
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The Search
Melody Time
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Melody Time
The Pirate
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The Pirate
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
Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid
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Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid
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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September 3, 1948

On September 3, 1948, King Farouk of Egypt officially received the credentials of U.S. Ambassador to Egypt, Jefferson Caffery, marking a significant moment in U.S.-Egypt relations post-World War II. During this period, Egypt was n...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 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 September 3, 1948

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  • Headline: Farouk Welcomes U.S. Ambassador Griffis. Impact: This meeting sparked a chain reaction that led to Egypt's pivotal role in the Cold War. If Farouk had sneezed during the ceremony, the U.S. might have pulled out of Egypt entirely, leading to a much different Middle Eastern landscape. Who knew a sneeze could change the world?. Fact: Did you know that King Farouk was known for his extravagant lifestyle? He had a palace with over 1,500 rooms and a personal zoo. Meanwhile, most of us are struggling to find space for our online shopping deliveries.
  • Headline: Truckers' Strike Sparks Negotiation Talks. Impact: The prolonged strike led to a nationwide trucker shortage, resulting in an unexpected increase in bicycle sales. This moment birthed the hipster bike culture we know and love today. Thanks, truckers!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'trucker hat' became a thing because of the strikes? Suddenly everyone realized that the best way to show solidarity was to wear a cap that screams, 'I care about your demands!'.
  • Headline: O'Dwyer's Insights on City Dynamics. Impact: O'Dwyer's insistence on comparative city governance led to the infamous 'O'Dwyer's Law' in 2042, which dictated that every city must have at least one quirky mayor. This resulted in a parade of eccentric leaders across the U.S., including a cat who was elected in a small town. Fact: Did you know that Mayor O'Dwyer once proposed a 'no pants' day for city workers? Spoiler: It didn't catch on.
  • Headline: PSC FAILS TO PREVENT S.I. RAIL SERVICE CUT. Impact: This failure led to a dramatic increase in the use of rollerblades as a primary mode of transportation in Staten Island. The rollerblading community flourished, leading to the first annual Rollerblade Regatta in 1960. Fact: Did you know that Staten Island is actually the least populated borough in NYC? Maybe if they had better rail service, they wouldn't need to roll around on wheels!.
  • Headline: $58,000 in Gold Is Lost, Found Again at Air Field. Impact: The lost gold incident inspired a series of heist movies in the 1960s, with a particular focus on airport security. If that gold had stayed lost, we might never have had the 'Ocean's Eleven' franchise. Fact: Did you know that $58,000 in 1940 would be worth over a million today? Guess losing it was a blessing in disguiseβ€”if only they had invested in Bitcoin instead!.
  • Headline: Benes Remains Unconscious. Impact: The prolonged unconsciousness of Benes during a pivotal period led to political instability in Czechoslovakia, ultimately impacting the Soviet influence in Eastern Europe. His eventual recovery, however, inspired a dramatic rise in support for democratic reforms. Fact: Did you know that Edvard BeneΕ‘ was one of the architects of Czechoslovakia's independence? Sometimes, even the most important figures need a nap.
  • Headline: BERRES ARRIVES IN RIO; Uruguayan President Reported on 'a Friendly Visit'. Impact: This friendly visit inadvertently set off a wave of diplomatic dinner parties that would eventually lead to the establishment of the 'International Potluck Day,' where countries exchange their best dishes, leading to a global culinary revolution. Fact: Did you know that the first thing many diplomats do on a friendly visit is check out the local cuisine? It's like a mandatory Yelp review before any serious discussions.
  • Headline: PRENSA LAUDS PLAN TO SHARE NEWSPRINT. Impact: The newsprint-sharing plan inadvertently revolutionized the newspaper industry, leading to 'paperless' offices decades earlier than anticipated. Who knew an environmentally conscious move would be so beneficial?. Fact: Did you know that the newspaper industry is one of the few where 'breaking news' often just means 'someone else broke the story first'?.
  • Headline: Suspends Sentence in Rent Case. Impact: This case created a precedent for future landlord-tenant disputes, resulting in the infamous 'Suspended Sentence' loophole, which would later be exploited by countless landlords to avoid responsibility. Thanks, justice system!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than rent regulations is trying to understand why your landlord hasn’t fixed that leaky sink for three months?.

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