SEPTEMBER 22, 1951

SATURDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1951
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $5,367,556 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $0.78
Median_Home_Price: $7,850.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.27
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.15
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $0.48
First_Class_Stamp: $0.03
Milk_Price_Avg: $0.85
Top Movies From 1951
1 Quo Vadis
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Quo Vadis
2 Alice in Wonderland
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Alice in Wonderland
3 Show Boat
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Show Boat
4 A Streetcar Named Desire
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A Streetcar Named Desire
5 David and Bathsheba
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David and Bathsheba
6 An American in Paris
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An American in Paris
7 The African Queen
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The African Queen
8 A Place in the Sun
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A Place in the Sun
9 Strangers on a Train
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Strangers on a Train
10 The Great Caruso
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The Great Caruso
Storm Warning
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Storm Warning
Operation Pacific
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Operation Pacific
The Enforcer
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The Enforcer
The Mating Season
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The Mating Season
My Forbidden Past
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My Forbidden Past
The Lemon Drop Kid
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The Lemon Drop Kid
Royal Wedding
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Royal Wedding
Cry Danger
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Cry Danger
The Tall Target
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The Tall Target
Ace in the Hole
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Ace in the Hole
The Sword of Monte Cristo
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The Sword of Monte Cristo
Go for Broke!
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Go for Broke!
Along the Great Divide
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Along the Great Divide
Father's Little Dividend
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Father's Little Dividend
The Thing from Another World
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The Thing from Another World
The Day the Earth Stood Still
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The Day the Earth Stood Still
On Moonlight Bay
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On Moonlight Bay
The Prowler
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The Prowler
The River
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The River
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
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Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
Rich, Young and Pretty
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Rich, Young and Pretty
When Worlds Collide
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When Worlds Collide
No Highway in the Sky
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No Highway in the Sky
Bright Victory
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Bright Victory
The Great Missouri Raid
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The Great Missouri Raid
The Man from Planet X
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The Man from Planet X
Rabbit of Seville
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Rabbit of Seville
Born Yesterday
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Born Yesterday
All About Eve
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All About Eve
King Solomon's Mines
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King Solomon's Mines
Rio Grande
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Rio Grande
Harvey
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Harvey
Kim
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Kim
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Television On September 22, 1951
Boston Blackie poster
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Boston Blackie
Dragnet poster
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Dragnet
Goodyear Playhouse poster
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Goodyear Playhouse
I Love Lucy poster
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I Love Lucy
Racket Squad poster
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Racket Squad
Schlitz Playhouse poster
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Schlitz Playhouse
Search for Tomorrow poster
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Search for Tomorrow
The Story of September 22, 1951

On September 22, 1951, the nation mourned the passing of Albert W.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 1951

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

1 First Commercial Computer (UNIVAC I)
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First Commercial Computer (UNIVAC I)
2 Microwave Popcorn
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Microwave Popcorn
3 Nuclear Power Generation
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Nuclear Power Generation
4 Automatic Transmission (Hydramatic)
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Automatic Transmission (Hydramatic)
5 Electric Hedge Trimmer
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Electric Hedge Trimmer
6 Television Color Broadcasting
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Television Color Broadcasting
7 Artificial Pacemaker
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Artificial Pacemaker
8 Jet Passenger Aircraft Service
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Jet Passenger Aircraft Service
9 Transistorized Hearing Aid
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Transistorized Hearing Aid
10 Industrial Robot Concept
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Industrial Robot Concept

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON September 22, 1951

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  • Headline: Albert W. Crawford's Key Milestone. Impact: Little did anyone know, the mere existence of Albert W. Crawford would lead to a series of unfortunate naming conventions throughout history. Future generations would struggle with the 'W' in the middle of names, leading to bizarre debates on social media.. Fact: Did you know that Albert W. Crawford is not a supervillain? Yet..
  • Headline: Marine Corps Hero Passes Away. Impact: The death of a Marine Corps hero set off an unexpected chain reaction, prompting a surge in military-themed video games that would eventually lead to the creation of a new generation of couch generals. Thanks, Lou Diamond!. Fact: Did you know that military heroes often inspire video games? It’s a little known fact that every time a character yells 'cover me,' a real hero sheds a tear..
  • Headline: U.S. Boosts Greek-Turkish Pact Efforts. Impact: Harriman's efforts to speed up a Greek-Turkish pact not only influenced international relations but also inspired a series of intense dinner parties where people pretended to understand geopolitics for the next decade.. Fact: Did you know that 'Greek-Turkish relations' is not a trendy cocktail? Yet..
  • Headline: PATTERN REPORTED FOR DOCK PAY PACT; Stevedores and Union Said to Shape Atlantic Coast Agreement Due in Week Union Leader Optimistic. Impact: The impending dock pay pact negotiations became a historical footnote that led to the creation of the world's longest-running sitcom about stevedores, titled 'The Dockyard Chronicles.'. Fact: Did you know that stevedores can be both hard workers and the subject of endless puns? Welcome to the pun-derful world of dock negotiations..
  • Headline: Dazed Aide Loses Store's $49,000, But Did 1, 2 or 3 Thugs Steal It?; $49,000 'HOLD-UP' NONPLUSES POLICE Tells of Phone Calls. Impact: The baffling robbery incident sparked a wave of conspiracy theories involving a secret cabal of store employees who may or may not have been in on the heist. This would eventually lead to the creation of the 'J. Dennis Society' for the protection of dazed aides.. Fact: Did you know that a $49,000 theft could buy a small island? Just saying..
  • Headline: Frick Says He Is Planning to Move Offices of the Commissioner Here; Never Officially Approached for Post, He Reveals Giles Uncertain on Candidacy for Top National League Berth Yawkey Council Member Segar Is an Eligible Will Need Cooperation Comment by Giles. Impact: Frick's plans to move offices sparked a wild frenzy of office relocations, creating a minor revolution in the world of cubicle configuration that would last for decades. Who knew a move could shake up the entire office landscape?. Fact: Did you know that office chairs have feelings too? They're just not very good at expressing them..
  • Headline: EUGENE C. BROKMEYER. Impact: Eugene C. Brokmeyer’s legacy led to a notable increase in people with the last name 'Brokmeyer' who awkwardly tried to claim familial ties to him, resulting in a bizarre family reunion that nobody wanted to attend.. Fact: Did you know that having a unique last name is a double-edged sword? You’re either famous or forever explaining how to pronounce it..
  • Headline: MRS. HARRY STRONGIN. Impact: Mrs. Harry Strongin's name became synonymous with unwavering support, leading to a global movement of spouses demanding equal recognition. This movement would later inspire a reality show called 'Behind Every Strongin.'. Fact: Did you know that behind every strong partner is a person rolling their eyes? Just a thought..
  • Headline: BOMB ALARM FALSE; Police Find No Explosive in First Avenue Building. Impact: The false bomb alarm incident ironically led to a surge in bomb-related jokes, which would later become a staple of low-budget comedy routines and awkward family gatherings for generations to come.. Fact: Did you know that bomb threats are the only thing that can make a police officer's day both exciting and terrifying? Just a normal Tuesday!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1951, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1951
$0.25
2025 dataset value
$586,657

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1951, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)

Rank #2
MO
Philip Morris
Price in 1951
$0.00
2025 dataset value
$23,651,345

Philip Morris - If you invested $1,000 in 1951, it would be worth $23,651,345 today (23651.3x return)

Rank #3
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1951
$0.31
2025 dataset value
$474,914

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1951, it would be worth $474,914 today (474.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Action Comics #157
Action Comics #157
$150
Detective Comics #168
Detective Comics #168
$10,200
Vault of Horror #17
Vault of Horror #17
$42,000
Batman #66
Batman #66
$150
Young Men #24
Young Men #24
$150
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Colorforms
Colorforms
$250.00
View-Master (continued popularity)
View-Master (continued popularity)
$150.00
Magic 8-Ball
Magic 8-Ball
$75.00
Mr. Potato Head
Mr. Potato Head
$150.00
Betsy Wetsy Doll
Betsy Wetsy Doll
$300.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle #253
1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle #253
$90,000
1951 Topps Red & Blue Back #10 Yogi Berra
1951 Topps Red & Blue Back #10 Yogi Berra
$20,000
1951 Topps Ringside Boxing #32 Rocky Marciano
1951 Topps Ringside Boxing #32 Rocky Marciano
$14,400
1951 Berk Ross Jackie Robinson
1951 Berk Ross Jackie Robinson
$10,000
1951 Topps Magic Football #7 Tom Fears
1951 Topps Magic Football #7 Tom Fears
$1,500