MARCH 28, 1950

TUESDAY
1950 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1950
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $4,974,536 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.75
Median Home Price$7,400.00
Gas Price Avg$0.27
Bread Price Avg$0.14
Movie Ticket Avg$0.46
First Class Stamp$0.03
Milk Price Avg$0.83
Top Movies From 1950
Show screen release and event cards
1 King Solomon's Mines
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King Solomon's Mines
2 All About Eve
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All About Eve
3 Annie Get Your Gun
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Annie Get Your Gun
4 Cinderella
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Cinderella
5 Father of the Bride
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Father of the Bride
6 Sunset Boulevard
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Sunset Boulevard
7 Broken Arrow
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Broken Arrow
8 Cheaper by the Dozen
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Cheaper by the Dozen
9 Born Yesterday
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Born Yesterday
10 The Flame and the Arrow
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The Flame and the Arrow
Gun Crazy
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Gun Crazy
The Great Rupert
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The Great Rupert
Three Came Home
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Three Came Home
D.O.A.
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D.O.A.
The Happiest Days of Your Life
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The Happiest Days of Your Life
Stromboli
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Stromboli
Samson and Delilah
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Samson and Delilah
Battleground
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Battleground
On the Town
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On the Town
Twelve O'Clock High
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Twelve O'Clock High
Sands of Iwo Jima
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Sands of Iwo Jima
Dear Wife
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Dear Wife

March 28, 1950 Trivia

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Television On March 28, 1950

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March 28, 1950

On March 28, 1950, the world witnessed significant developments, particularly in Canada where a crucial pact was concluded in Ottawa, Ontario. This pact would pave the way for strengthened diplomatic and economic ties, highlightin...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 1950

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

1 Magnetic Core Memory
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Magnetic Core Memory
2 Hydrogen Bomb Prototype
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Hydrogen Bomb Prototype
3 Charge-Coupled Device Concept
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Charge-Coupled Device Concept
4 Optical Fiber Concept
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Optical Fiber Concept
5 Commercial Credit Card
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Commercial Credit Card
6 Microwave Relay Network
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Microwave Relay Network
7 Automatic Seat Belt
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Automatic Seat Belt
8 Electronic Music Synthesizer
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Electronic Music Synthesizer
9 High-Speed Digital Computer
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High-Speed Digital Computer
10 Weather Satellite Concept
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Weather Satellite Concept

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From March 28, 1950

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  • Headline: Remembering Mrs. Andrew McCormick. Impact: The ripple effect of Mrs. McCormick's existence led to the invention of the McCormick spice brand, which later caused millions of dinner arguments over whether cilantro is a herb or a weed. Fact: Did you know that Mrs. McCormick once tried to spice up her life but ended up just adding more salt?.
  • Headline: Ottawa and Ontario Water Rights Pact. Impact: This pact allowed Ontario to control river water rights, which ultimately led to the creation of the world's longest water slideβ€”because who needs responsible water management when you can have fun?. Fact: Fun fact: Water rights pacts are often about as popular as a soggy sandwich at a picnic.
  • Headline: John C. Bodger's Influence in 1950. Impact: John C. Bodger’s name was so unique that it inspired a series of increasingly odd baby names, triggering a decade-long trend of parents naming their kids after household items. Fact: Did you know that 'Bodger' is actually a term for someone who botches a job? Talk about a name with expectations!.
  • Headline: SAMUEL J. SAUNDERS. Impact: Samuel J. Saunders’ legacy may have inspired countless people to make a career out of being overly polite, leading to the rise of passive-aggressive memos in corporate America. Fact: Fun fact: Samuel J. Saunders was actually quite the charmer, but let’s be real, everyone knows the real star was his mustache.
  • Headline: State Moves to Enjoin Bowling Congress Pending Trial of Suit Charging Racial Bias. Impact: This legal action, while important, unintentionally caused a nationwide increase in bowling-themed merchandise, resulting in more neon-colored shirts than ever imagined. Fact: Did you know that bowling alleys are the last bastion of questionable fashion choices?.
  • Headline: HENRY H. TROGER 2D. Impact: Henry H. Troger 2D's name became synonymous with the trend of adding '2D' to everything, leading to a bizarre era where everything was considered 'two-dimensional' including new ideas. Fact: Fun fact: If you say 'Troger 2D' three times fast, you might summon a mildly confused cartoon character.
  • Headline: HAROLD E. PARKER. Impact: Harold E. Parker’s life led to the establishment of the annual 'Harold Parker Appreciation Day,' which is ironically celebrated by doing absolutely nothing in his honor. Fact: Did you know that Harold E. Parker's favorite pastime was sitting quietly? Just imagine the excitement!.

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 1950
$0.06
Stored value
$3,433,941

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1950, it would be worth $3,433,941 today (3433.9x return)

Rank #2
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1950
$0.25
Stored value
$586,657

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1950, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)

Rank #3
MO
Philip Morris
Price in 1950
$0.00
Stored value
$23,651,330

Philip Morris - If you invested $1,000 in 1950, it would be worth $23,651,330 today (23651.3x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Crime Suspenstories #1
Crime Suspenstories #1
$2,500
Classics Illustrated #75: Oliver Twist
Classics Illustrated #75: Oliver Twist
$75
Marvel Family #10
Marvel Family #10
$300
Mutiny On The Bounty #1
Mutiny On The Bounty #1
$150
Walt Disney'S Comics And Stories #111
Walt Disney'S Comics And Stories #111
$50
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Magic 8-Ball
Magic 8-Ball
$30.00
Silly Putty
Silly Putty
$25.00
Lone Ranger Guns And Holster Set
Lone Ranger Guns And Holster Set
$150.00
Davy Crockett Coonskin Cap
Davy Crockett Coonskin Cap
$150.00
Cootie Game
Cootie Game
$25.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1950 Bowman Jackie Robinson
1950 Bowman Jackie Robinson
$1,200
1950 Callahan Hall Of Fame Babe Ruth
1950 Callahan Hall Of Fame Babe Ruth
$50,000
1950 R714-27 Topps 'Funny Foldees'
1950 R714-27 Topps 'Funny Foldees'
$2,000
1950 Swedish Cigarett-Paket Gretzky Tobacco Stamp
1950 Swedish Cigarett-Paket Gretzky Tobacco Stamp
$1,500
1950 L-M Gum Superman
1950 L-M Gum Superman
$250,000