DECEMBER 29, 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
Show screen release and event cards
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
Blood on the Moon
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Blood on the Moon
The Big Clock
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The Big Clock
Scott of the Antarctic
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Scott of the Antarctic
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
Portrait of Jennie
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Portrait of Jennie
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
Act of Violence
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Act of Violence
Joan of Arc
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Joan of Arc
Moonrise
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Moonrise
The Boy with Green Hair
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The Boy with Green Hair
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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December 29, 1948

On December 29, 1948, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) faced significant challenges as it set hearings to address a complex situation involving rival unions. With the post-war economy rapidly evolving, labor disputes beca...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of December 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

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Headlines From December 29, 1948

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  • Headline: NLRB Store Hearings in 1948. Impact: The inability to resolve these union claims sparked decades of labor disputes that shaped the modern workplace. Who knew that a few rival unions could lead to a never-ending saga of 'who gets the last donut' in break rooms across America?. Fact: Did you know that the NLRB is also known for their riveting game nights? Their favorite game? Monopoly. Because nothing says 'workers' rights' like bankrupting your friends!.
  • Headline: Tribute to Capt. Jacob C. Jansen. Impact: Capt. Jansen's name was memorialized in military history, leading countless future generations to unwittingly name their pets after him. A great honor, or just a chance for dogs to be named 'Captain'?. Fact: Did you know that captains are required by law to have at least one epic beard? Okay, that's not true, but it should be!.
  • Headline: Dr. Cole Gets Bethesda Post. Impact: Dr. Cole's appointment marked a turning point in medical research, eventually leading to breakthroughs that would save millions. So, thanks, Dr. Cole, for not just sitting around studying cat videos!. Fact: Did you know that Bethesda is not just a place for medical research but also the birthplace of the legendary video game company? Talk about multi-tasking!.
  • Headline: CURB IS PROPOSED ON PREMIUM WAGE; Labor Department Would End 'Overtime-on-Overtime' Problem Raised by Court Ruling. Impact: This proposal inadvertently set off a chain reaction of labor disputes and 'creative accounting' practices that would take decades to untangle. Bravo, Labor Department! You've officially turned overtime into a Rubik's cube!. Fact: Did you know that the Labor Department's motto is 'We work hard to make sure you work harder'? Just kidding, but it might as well be!.
  • Headline: British Air Aid Charged. Impact: This accusation led to a flurry of international tension that would change the dynamics of Middle Eastern geopolitics for decades. Who knew arms dealing could be such a spicy drama?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'arms dealer' was originally a job title for someone who sold really fancy jackets? Okay, maybe not, but it sounds cooler!.
  • Headline: Colombia Gets Axis Funds. Impact: The distribution of these funds had unforeseen consequences, ultimately contributing to various political upheavals in Colombia. It's like giving a toddler a bag of candyβ€”chaos is inevitable!. Fact: Did you know that Colombia was once known as the 'Land of Eternal Spring'? Probably due to all the unexpected fundingβ€”just like spring, it kept popping up!.
  • Headline: YWALTER C. MANN. Impact: Walter C. Mann's existence may have inspired countless future Manns to rise through the ranks of history, proving that even a name can have a legacy. Who knew the power of a good surname?. Fact: Did you know that Walter C. Mann once tried to start a 'Mann Club'? It didn’t take off because, well, nobody wanted to join!.
  • Headline: HOWARD D. STEVENS. Impact: Howard D. Stevens became a footnote in history, reminding us all that sometimes just being there is enough to make a mark. Thanks for the inspiration, Howard!. Fact: Did you know that Howard D. Stevens once attempted to break a world record for the longest name? Turns out, it was just a rumor, but wouldn’t it have been something?.

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