SEPTEMBER 10, 1949

SATURDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1949
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $3,767,246 IN 2025
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 By September 10, 1949
1 White Heat
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White Heat
2 Rope
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Rope
3 Jolson Sings Again
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Jolson Sings Again
4 I Was a Male War Bride
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I Was a Male War Bride
5 Madame Bovary
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Madame Bovary
6 Mighty Joe Young
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Mighty Joe Young
7 In the Good Old Summertime
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In the Good Old Summertime
8 Red River
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Red River
9 The Three Musketeers
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The Three Musketeers
10 Little Women
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Little Women
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 Fountainhead
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The Fountainhead
The Barkleys of Broadway
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The Barkleys of Broadway
The Big Steal
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The Big Steal
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
Come to the Stable
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Come to the Stable
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
It's a Great Feeling
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It's a Great Feeling
The Great Sinner
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The Great Sinner
Neptune's Daughter
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Neptune's Daughter
The Paleface
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The Paleface
The Snake Pit
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The Snake Pit
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
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The Story of September 10, 1949

On September 10, 1949, the Urban League publicly condemned the exploitation of race and the totalitarian forces that threaten unity in America.

🧠 Inventions of 1949

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

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

The biggest hits of the year β€” Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers

HEADLINES ON September 10, 1949

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  • Headline: Legacy of Mrs. Antonio Cavedon. Impact: The existence of Mrs. Antonio Cavedon led to a chain reaction where the name 'Antonio' became a must-have for aspiring hipster parents in the 21st century. Little did they know, a few Anthonys would end up in therapy over their names.. Fact: Did you know that the name Antonio means 'priceless'? Because clearly, Mrs. Cavedon was worth her weight in gold, or at least a decent cup of coffee..
  • Headline: Urban League Condemns Racial Exploitation. Impact: The Urban League's denunciation of totalitarian forces sparked a secret society of raccoons who decided to unite under a banner of unity. Fast forward, and now raccoons hold meetings on environmental activism.. Fact: Did you know that raccoons are actually quite good at organizing? They just need a little more respect in the political arena..
  • Headline: Classes at the Zoo Launch Event. Impact: The decision to teach classes at the zoo inadvertently led to a generation of educators who believed they could teach anything, including math with monkeys. This resulted in the popularization of 'Monkey Math' by 2025.. Fact: Did you know that zoo teachers often have to deal with more drama than high school teachers? And the animals? They have the best excuses for being late!.
  • Headline: Heads Bank's Trust Section. Impact: C.M. Bliss's appointment as head of the bank's trust section sent shockwaves through the banking world, leading to a new trend in trust fund babies naming their portfolios after their favorite cartoon characters. Who knew SpongeBob could fund a yacht?. Fact: Did you know that trust funds are often just as complicated as family drama? Throw in a cartoon character, and it’s a recipe for success or chaos!.
  • Headline: 3D AVE. LINE FREED OF STRIKE THREAT; Walkout Monday Is Canceled as Mayor Names Dr. Stein of N. Y. U. as Arbitrator BOTH SIDES HAIL ACTION Company to Add 35 Buses as School Opens -- Negotiations to Be Resumed Next Week. Impact: The cancellation of the strike threat brought peace to the streets, but it also led to the rise of 'Bus Enthusiasts' who now hold annual conventions to celebrate the glory of public transport, complete with bus-themed merchandise. Yes, it's a thing.. Fact: Did you know that bus enthusiasts often have more bus routes memorized than actual geography? Don’t ask them about capitals; they’ll just tell you how to get to the nearest bus stop..
  • Headline: COL. MATT WINN ILL; 'Mr. Kentucky Derby' Undergoes Surgery at Age of 88. Impact: Col. Matt Winn's surgery at age 88 marked the beginning of a trend where every elderly horse racing fan started to believe they were invincible. This led to an unexpected rise in extreme sports for seniors.. Fact: Did you know that 'Mr. Kentucky Derby' has more lives than a cat? And somehow, he still can't outrun the doctor’s appointment..
  • Headline: DR. HARRY A. ROLNICK. Impact: Dr. Harry A. Rolnick's contributions to medicine led to a future where doctors began prescribing coffee as a cure for everything. This caused a caffeine boom, and now we have 'Dr. Coffee' clinics worldwide.. Fact: Did you know that coffee is the only medicine with its own fan club? Don’t worry, they don’t meet on weekends; they’re too busy brewing..
  • Headline: WOMEN MAY CEASE HELPING VETERANS; Voluntary Services Motor Unit Faces Disbanding for Lack of Funds. Impact: The disbanding of the voluntary services motor unit for veterans created a black hole in community support, leading to an underground network of knitting circles disguised as veteran support groups in the 21st century.. Fact: Did you know that knitting circles have secretly been the backbone of community support for decades? Who knew yarn could be so powerful?.
  • Headline: Topics of The Times. Impact: The 78th (Lightning) Infantry Division's reunion at Ft. Dix sparked a bizarre fascination with lightning-themed events, inadvertently leading to the creation of an annual 'Lightning Festival' complete with thunder-themed snacks.. Fact: Did you know that lightning can strike the same place twice? Just like bad jokes at family reunions!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1949, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1949
$0.06
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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