OCTOBER 23, 1948

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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
Rope
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Rope
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
Macbeth
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Macbeth
Sorry, Wrong Number
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Sorry, Wrong Number
The Search
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The Search
Louisiana Story
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Louisiana Story
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
Moonrise
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Moonrise
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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October 23, 1948

On October 23, 1948, significant discussions commenced as three delegates left for productivity talks, a move indicative of the post-war economic landscape and the urgent need for collaboration in a recovering world. At the same t...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of October 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 October 23, 1948

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  • Headline: US Representatives Depart for Productivity Talks. Impact: Little did they know, these productivity talks would eventually lead to the invention of the 'email chain'β€”a true modern productivity killer. Thanks, guys!. Fact: Did you know that productivity talks have never really produced anything more than awkward small talk and stale donuts?.
  • Headline: Sister Margaret Byrne's Contribution. Impact: Sister Margaret Byrne's contributions to her community created a ripple effect of compassion, inspiring countless individuals to serve others. Her legacy is a reminder that one person's dedication can change lives. Fact: Sister Margaret probably had a secret superpower for knittingβ€”her sweaters were known to have healing properties!.
  • Headline: World Order Day in City Churches. Impact: The prayers offered on this day helped to instill a sense of global unity, leading to a future of increasingly complex international treaties, and eventually, Zoom meetings about climate change. Fact: It's ironic that the U.N. was created to promote peace, but it also gave rise to a whole new genre of diplomatic jargon that no one understands!.
  • Headline: West End Presbyterian To Install New Pastor. Impact: The installation of a new pastor often leads to a 'new coffee hour' where the same few people pretend to enjoy stale pastries while gossiping about the latest church potluck drama. Fact: Installing a new pastor is like a church rebootβ€”same doctrine, new face, and a fresh set of awkward sermons!.
  • Headline: M..J, DIXON VAN ZANDT. Impact: M.J. Dixon Van Zandt's presence in history might have been a small blip, but it led to the creation of a niche fan club dedicated to knowing the most obscure facts about minor historical figures. Fact: If you say 'M.J. Dixon Van Zandt' three times fast, you might accidentally summon a local history enthusiast!.
  • Headline: Olean Joins Brown's System. Impact: The addition of Olean to Brown's system set off a chain reaction of local businesses trying to 'go green'β€”which ultimately resulted in a lot of very confused customers and a surplus of organic kale. Fact: Olean's transformation into Brown's System was less about farming and more about figuring out how to make everyone in town wear hemp shirts!.
  • Headline: MRS. E. C. RINER,'60, HOMuLIFE ED.______UCATOR. Impact: Mrs. E.C. Riner's work in home economics education influenced generations, making 'cooking' and 'budgeting' household termsβ€”well, until takeout became the norm. Fact: Her secret recipe for the perfect meatloaf is still a closely guarded family secret, along with her tips for surviving family gatherings!.
  • Headline: PAUL C. APPLEGATE. Impact: Paul C. Applegate's name may not ring a bell, but his efforts in education created a butterfly effect that resulted in the rise of the infamous 'study group'β€”a gathering that often ends with more snacks than studying. Fact: If Paul had known how many people would misuse the term 'study group,' he might have reconsidered his career choice!.
  • Headline: 'MOUSETOWN'S' AID SOUGHT BY WRITER; Slums Make Aliens of Boys and Girls in Harlem Area, Says Bradford Chambers. Impact: Bradford Chambers' plea for aid highlighted the struggles of youth, which eventually sparked movements advocating for social justice and community support, echoing through urban landscapes for decades. Fact: Despite the grim circumstances, many of these 'aliens' went on to become influential voices for change, proving that resilience can thrive in the most challenging environments.

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