SEPTEMBER 21, 1949

WEDNESDAY
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
Show screen release and event cards
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 Fountainhead
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The Fountainhead
White Heat
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White Heat
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
In the Good Old Summertime
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In the Good Old Summertime
Mighty Joe Young
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Mighty Joe Young
Thieves' Highway
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Thieves' Highway
Madame Bovary
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Madame Bovary
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
The Hasty Heart
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The Hasty Heart
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

September 21, 1949 Trivia

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September 21, 1949

On September 21, 1949, headlines captured significant events affecting both public figures and agriculture in the United States. Notably, the mysterious reference to 'MRS. E, MALCOLM TERHIJNE' suggests a developing story related t...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 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 September 21, 1949

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  • Headline: Mrs. E. Malcolm Terhune's Legacy. Impact: If Mrs. E. Malcolm Terhune hadn't decided to grace the headlines with her presence, the butterfly effect might have led to a world where no one ever learned how to properly pronounce 'Terhune.' The horror!. Fact: Did you know that the name 'Malcolm' means 'devotee of Saint Columba'? So, Mrs. Terhune is basically a celebrity in the saintly community.
  • Headline: Edgar G. Ryder's Legacy. Impact: Edgar O. Ryder's brief spotlight could have inspired a whole generation of 'Ryder' wannabes, leading to an alternate timeline where everyone is named after competitive racing vehicles. Buckle up!. Fact: Fun fact: Edgar is a name that literally means 'wealthy spear.' So if he was indeed wealthy, he could have paved the way for all future spears to be made of gold.
  • Headline: Banana Crop Crisis in Colombia. Impact: The perilous banana crop could have led to a global banana shortage, resulting in an underground banana black market. Imagine the heists: 'Get the bananas out before they rot!'. Fact: Did you know that bananas are berries, while strawberries aren't? It's a fruit conspiracy that will leave you questioning everything!.
  • Headline: Course in Retail Credit Planned. Impact: The course in retail credit could have unintentionally spawned a legion of credit card warriors, leading to a society where everyone is maxing out their cards just to take this course. Credit scores would be the new Olympic sport. Fact: Did you know that retail credit and higher education are practically synonymous? They both promise a bright future but often deliver crippling debt instead!.
  • Headline: REV. JOHN F. DOBBS. Impact: Rev. John F. Dobbs could have been the catalyst for a new revival movement, leading to a global network of β€˜Dobbsian’ believers who worshiped the virtues of punctuality and coffee breaks. Fact: Reverends are often seen as the moral compass. But did you know they also have to deal with all the same issues as the rest of us? Like, why is there never enough coffee at church meetings?.
  • Headline: MINES IN NORTH PAY $3,000,000 TO FUND; Money Sent Depleted Welfare Pool on Strike's Second Bay -- Allied Idleness Mounts. Impact: The $3 million payout to fund welfare during the strike might have led to unions becoming a new form of superhero, fighting for the rights of the underpaid and overworked. Capes made of union fabric, of course. Fact: Labor strikes often have ripple effects that can change entire industries. So if you see a donut shop go out of business, blame the striking miners for your morning coffee not pairing with a fresh donut!.
  • Headline: WALLETS, PURSES SHOWN; Creations by Lilly Dache Offered by Concern Here. Impact: Lilly Dache’s creations showcased could have paved the way for an entire fashion movement, where wallets and purses became the new status symbols. Forget diamonds, darlingβ€”it's all about the handbag!. Fact: Fun fact: The average woman owns 20 handbags. So, if you're ever looking for a new friend, just check their purse collection first!.
  • Headline: FPC Gets Pipeline Plan. Impact: The FPC's approval of the gas pipeline plan might have led to a world where natural gas became the new gold. Suddenly, everyone is a gas tycoon, and the Wild West becomes the Wild East!. Fact: Natural gas is often called 'clean energy.' So, while you're enjoying your gas-powered BBQ, just remember: it’s cleaner than your last attempt at cooking!.
  • Headline: LEWIS L. MIDDLETON I. Impact: Lewis L. Middleton I might have unwittingly started a dynasty, leading to future generations of Middletons who think they're royalty, all because of a misplaced 'I.'. Fact: Middleton is a name that often pops up in history. So, if you're ever feeling down, just remember: you might be one 'I' away from being a historical figure!.

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