MAY 30, 1949

MONDAY
1949 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1949
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $3,767,246 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.71
Median Home Price$7,060.00
Gas Price Avg$0.26
Bread Price Avg$0.14
Movie Ticket Avg$0.44
First Class Stamp$0.03
Milk Price Avg$0.80
Top Movies From 1949
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1 Samson and Delilah
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Samson and Delilah
2 Battleground
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Battleground
3 Jolson Sings Again
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Jolson Sings Again
4 Sands of Iwo Jima
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Sands of Iwo Jima
5 I Was a Male War Bride
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I Was a Male War Bride
6 Pinky
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Pinky
7 Mr. Belvedere Goes to College
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Mr. Belvedere Goes to College
8 Neptune's Daughter
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Neptune's Daughter
9 Little Women
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Little Women
10 Sorrowful Jones
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Sorrowful Jones
The Accused
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The Accused
Act of Violence
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Act of Violence
Caught
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Caught
Down to the Sea in Ships
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Down to the Sea in Ships
Flamingo Road
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Flamingo Road
The Bribe
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The Bribe
A Letter to Three Wives
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A Letter to Three Wives
The Set-Up
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The Set-Up
Champion
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Champion
The Barkleys of Broadway
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The Barkleys of Broadway
The Window
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The Window
Knock on Any Door
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Knock on Any Door
The Red Pony
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The Red Pony
The Stratton Story
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The Stratton Story
Home of the Brave
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Home of the Brave
Gun Crazy
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Gun Crazy
Criss Cross
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Criss Cross
Impact
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Impact
The Lady Gambles
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The Lady Gambles
The Paleface
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The Paleface
The Snake Pit
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The Snake Pit
Rope
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Rope
He Walked by Night
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He Walked by Night
Macbeth
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Macbeth
Portrait of Jennie
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Portrait of Jennie
Joan of Arc
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Joan of Arc

May 30, 1949 Trivia

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May 30, 1949

On May 30, 1949, significant public discourse centered around the call for civic responsibility as seen through the words of Dr. Sockman, who emphasized that the 'common man' must take an active role in societal issues. This messa...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of May 1949

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

1 Commercial Transistor Production
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Commercial Transistor Production
2 Jet Commercial Airliner
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Jet Commercial Airliner
3 Hydrogen Bomb Design
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Hydrogen Bomb Design
4 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Theory
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Theory
5 Modern Credit Card Concept
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Modern Credit Card Concept
6 Anti-Lock Braking System Prototype
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Anti-Lock Braking System Prototype
7 Artificial Intelligence Theory
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Artificial Intelligence Theory
8 Polyester Fabric
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Polyester Fabric
9 Portable Television
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Portable Television
10 High-Speed Photocopier
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High-Speed Photocopier

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From May 30, 1949

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  • Headline: Robert F. Hubbard's Historic Contribution. Impact: If Robert F. Hubbard had never existed, we might have been forced to name all future Hubbards after a variety of vegetables instead. Imagine a world full of Hubbard Squashes in politics!. Fact: Did you know that 'Hubbard' is often used as a last name for people who are exceptionally good at making things awkward? Not Robert specifically, but you get the idea.
  • Headline: John De Hallebranth's Historical Significance. Impact: John De Hallebranth's existence might have inspired future generations to adopt more creative surnames, possibly leading to a rise in names like 'De Fabulous' or 'De Awesome'. Fact: Fun fact: 'Hallebranth' is actually a combination of 'Hallelujah' and 'Bran Muffin', which is why it’s so hard to pronounce!.
  • Headline: Dr. Sockman's Call for Civic Responsibility. Impact: Dr. Sockman's call for citizen responsibility likely led to a nationwide trend of people feeling slightly guilty while binge-watching TV instead of helping their neighbors. Fact: Did you know that 'Common Man' is actually a politically correct term for 'that guy who never remembers to take out the trash'?.
  • Headline: GROUP DISAPPROVES FAIR TRADE REPEAL; 70% of Independent Business Federation Would Retain Miller-Tydings Law. Impact: The opposition to the repeal of the fair trade law might have inadvertently caused a massive underground network of trade law enthusiasts who meet in basements to discuss the merits of postal service rates. Fact: Surprisingly, 70% of Independent Business Federation members still think 'H.R. 2945' is a new reality show about mail carriers. Spoiler alert: it’s not!.
  • Headline: MASS FOR MISSIONARIES; Coming Departure of 7 Jesuits for Philippines Marked. Impact: The departure of Jesuit missionaries for the Philippines may have played a role in the global spread of spaghetti, as they likely brought back the concept of fusion cuisine in their luggage. Fact: Did you know that Jesuits are renowned for their ability to adapt to new cultures? So if you ever need someone to explain why pineapple on pizza is a thing, they may have the answer.
  • Headline: BASIL. L..OI. JGFI RAN E. Impact: Basil Loughrane's name being so hard to spell could have led to a generation of confused students who decided to just name their kids 'Bob' instead, thus simplifying the future of naming conventions. Fact: Did you know that people find it easier to pronounce 'Basil' when they think of the herb, but have no idea how to handle 'Loughrane'? It's a culinary conspiracy!.
  • Headline: Aid Budget Is $30,000,000. Impact: The UN's proposed $30 million budget might have inadvertently started a trend where all future budgets are compared to the price of artisanal avocado toast, causing fluctuating economic debates. Fact: Did you know that $30 million sounds like a lot until you realize it’s just a fraction of what it costs to fund a reality TV show? Priorities, right?.
  • Headline: MRSi-.GREENFIELD, A PORTRAIT' ARTIST; Wife of' Philadelphia Financier \ Dies--Also Known for Her StilI-Lifes and Landscapes. Impact: Mrs. Greenfield's passing might have inspired a wave of portrait artists to rethink their life choices and pivot to landscape painting, leading to an unexpected boom in outdoor art galleries. Fact: Did you know that Mrs. Greenfield's still-lifes were so lifelike that they often confused cats? Cats are now the leading critics in the art world, just so you know.

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 1949
$0.06
Stored value
$3,433,939

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1949, it would be worth $3,433,939 today (3433.9x return)

Rank #2
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1949
$0.25
Stored value
$586,657

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1949, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)

Rank #3
KMB
Kimberly-Clark
Price in 1949
$0.69
Stored value
$147,887

Kimberly-Clark - If you invested $1,000 in 1949, it would be worth $147,887 today (147.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Vault of Horror #12
Vault of Horror #12
$1,500
All-Negro Comics #1
All-Negro Comics #1
$85
Adventure Comics #252
Adventure Comics #252
$1,500
Captain America Comics #71
Captain America Comics #71
$1,200
Joe Palooka Comics #55
Joe Palooka Comics #55
$150
🧸 Top 5 Toys
LEGO Bricks
LEGO Bricks
$300.00
Silly Putty
Silly Putty
$75.00
The Buzzy Bee
The Buzzy Bee
$150.00
Candy Land
Candy Land
$50.00
Clip-Clop the Harness Horse
Clip-Clop the Harness Horse
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson
1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson
$250,000
1949 Leaf Satchel Paige
1949 Leaf Satchel Paige
$228,000
1949 Bowman Stan Musial
1949 Bowman Stan Musial
$30,000
1949 Bowman Duke Snider
1949 Bowman Duke Snider
$30,000
1949 Leaf Babe Ruth
1949 Leaf Babe Ruth
$89,175