SEPTEMBER 6, 1952

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1952 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1952
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $4,797,407 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.80
Median Home Price$8,300.00
Gas Price Avg$0.28
Bread Price Avg$0.16
Movie Ticket Avg$0.51
First Class Stamp$0.03
Milk Price Avg$0.86
Top Movies From 1952
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1 The Greatest Show on Earth
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The Greatest Show on Earth
2 The Snows of Kilimanjaro
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The Snows of Kilimanjaro
3 Ivanhoe
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Ivanhoe
4 Singin' in the Rain
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Singin' in the Rain
5 Sailor Beware
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Sailor Beware
6 Moulin Rouge
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Moulin Rouge
7 Hans Christian Andersen
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Hans Christian Andersen
8 Affair in Trinidad
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Affair in Trinidad
9 Bend of the River
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Bend of the River
10 The Quiet Man
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The Quiet Man
Scaramouche
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Scaramouche
High Noon
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High Noon
The Narrow Margin
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The Narrow Margin
The Big Sky
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The Big Sky
Angels One Five
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Angels One Five
The Sound Barrier
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The Sound Barrier
Viva Zapata!
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Viva Zapata!
The Belle of New York
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The Belle of New York
Clash by Night
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Clash by Night
The Marrying Kind
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The Marrying Kind
Monkey Business
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Monkey Business
The Sniper
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The Sniper
Pat and Mike
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Pat and Mike
Don't Bother to Knock
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Don't Bother to Knock
The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima
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The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima
Rancho Notorious
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Rancho Notorious
Carrie
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Carrie
Diplomatic Courier
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Diplomatic Courier
The Winning Team
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The Winning Team
Sudden Fear
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Sudden Fear
The Big Trees
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The Big Trees
Park Row
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Park Row
Room for One More
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Room for One More
With a Song in My Heart
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With a Song in My Heart
5 Fingers
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5 Fingers
My Son John
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My Son John
Quo Vadis
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Quo Vadis
I Want You
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I Want You
The African Queen
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The African Queen
The Day the Earth Stood Still
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The Day the Earth Stood Still
Decision Before Dawn
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Decision Before Dawn
A Streetcar Named Desire
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A Streetcar Named Desire
Alice in Wonderland
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Alice in Wonderland
Fixed Bayonets!
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Fixed Bayonets!

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Boss Lady poster
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Boss Lady
Cowboy G-Men poster
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Cowboy G-Men
Death Valley Days poster
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Death Valley Days
Four Star Playhouse poster
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Four Star Playhouse
Guiding Light poster
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Guiding Light
I Married Joan poster
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I Married Joan
I've Got a Secret poster
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I've Got a Secret

Exact-date daily brief

September 6, 1952

On September 6, 1952, significant developments emerged from a House unit investigating the dismissal of former Justice Department official Caudle. Two members of the panel hinted that Caudle disclosed evidence during a closed sess...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 1952

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

1 Bar Code Concept
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Bar Code Concept
2 Hydrogen Bomb Test
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Hydrogen Bomb Test
3 High-Speed Photocopier
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High-Speed Photocopier
4 Digital Flight Simulator
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Digital Flight Simulator
5 Portable Television
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Portable Television
6 Automatic Garage Door Opener
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Automatic Garage Door Opener
7 Medical Ultrasound Imaging
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Medical Ultrasound Imaging
8 Polycarbonate Plastic
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Polycarbonate Plastic
9 Jet Fighter Radar Systems
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Jet Fighter Radar Systems
10 Electronic Voting Machine
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Electronic Voting Machine

The Sounds of

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Headlines From September 6, 1952

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  • Headline: Caudle's Dismissal Revealed in Hearing. Impact: The fallout from Caudle's dismissal led to a chain reaction of distrust in government officials, culminating in a dramatic rise in conspiracy theorists claiming that the Justice Department was secretly run by lizard people. Who knew a closed session could open such a can of worms?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'closed session' is often mistaken for 'let's meet to discuss our favorite snacks' in political circles?.
  • Headline: Remembering Rex Keith Benware. Impact: Rex Keith Benware's announcement career paved the way for future radio hosts, leading to the birth of countless podcasts where people discuss their favorite sandwiches for hours on end. Thanks, Rex!. Fact: Fun fact: If you say 'Rex Keith Benware' three times fast, you might summon the ghost of radio past!.
  • Headline: The Rise of Synthetic Fabrics. Impact: The surge in interest in synthetic fabrics led to the rise of athleisure wear, which now dominates closets everywhere. Who needs comfort when you can look like a couch potato in style?. Fact: In a world where polyester reigns, did you know that synthetic fabrics can also cause spontaneous dance parties when worn in public?.
  • Headline: RECORD OF KILLER IN ASYLUM OPENED; Youth Who Stabbed 7 After Release From Hospital Had Attacked Fellow Inmate. Impact: The release of the youth who stabbed seven people became a cautionary tale, resulting in stricter mental health policies and a general increase in public paranoia, which ironically led to more people seeking therapy. Talk about a twisted silver lining!. Fact: It’s a little-known fact that the phrase 'stabbed seven' was originally meant for a cooking show but got lost in translation.
  • Headline: THE MAYOR AND MAXWELL. Impact: The political maneuvering around Maxwell's re-appointment demonstrated how local politics often resembles a soap opera, leading to a spike in people binge-watching political dramas instead of following the news. Because who needs reality?. Fact: Did you know that in politics, 'urge' often translates to 'I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine'?.
  • Headline: MRS. AUGUST BEDILION. Impact: Mrs. August Bedilion’s mention in history subtly reminds us that behind every great man (or average man, in this case) is usually a woman whose name we forget. Here’s to the unsung heroines!. Fact: August Bedilion sounds like the name of a fancy dessert, but sadly, it’s just another ordinary person in history.
  • Headline: Cornell Camp Marks Jubilee. Impact: Cornell Camp marking its jubilee became a template for anniversary celebrations everywhere, leading to an explosion of awkward family reunions and forced small talk. Thanks, Cornell!. Fact: You know it’s a real jubilee when the cake is more memorable than the guests!.
  • Headline: Reading at College Level. Impact: The push for reading at the college level inadvertently led to the creation of countless online memes mocking students who still can't spell 'definitely' correctly. Education, ladies and gentlemen!. Fact: Did you know that reading at college level is often mistaken for just reading the menu at a fancy restaurant?.
  • Headline: MARTIN GLENNON. Impact: Martin Glennon's name might have faded into obscurity, but every time someone mispronounces a common name today, they are indirectly honoring his legacy. Thanks for nothing, Martin!. Fact: Fun fact: Martin Glennon inspired a generation of people to always double-check the spelling of names before sending birthday cards.
  • Headline: REV. KEVIN MAHONEY. Impact: Rev. Kevin Mahoney's continued presence in the community served as a reminder of the importance of faith leaders, inadvertently inspiring a wave of people to start their own podcasts about spirituality. Because why not?. Fact: Did you know that β€˜Rev’ is short for β€˜Reverend’ and not β€˜Revolutionary,’ despite what some people might think?.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
MO
Philip Morris
Price in 1952
$0.00
Stored value
$23,651,352

Philip Morris - If you invested $1,000 in 1952, it would be worth $23,651,352 today (23651.4x return)

Rank #2
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1952
$0.31
Stored value
$474,914

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1952, it would be worth $474,914 today (474.9x return)

Rank #3
GE
General Electric
Price in 1952
$0.62
Stored value
$487,500

General Electric - If you invested $1,000 in 1952, it would be worth $487,500 today (487.5x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Journey into Mystery #1
Journey into Mystery #1
$600
MAD #1
MAD #1
$3,000
Basil Wolverton's Weird Tales of the Future #1
Basil Wolverton's Weird Tales of the Future #1
$300
Crime Does Not Pay #113
Crime Does Not Pay #113
$150
Adventures into the Unknown #33
Adventures into the Unknown #33
$100
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Mr. Potato Head
Mr. Potato Head
$150.00
View-Master
View-Master
$40.00
Plastic Army Men
Plastic Army Men
$25.00
Top-O-Matic Spinning Top
Top-O-Matic Spinning Top
$150.00
Hopalong Cassidy Guitar
Hopalong Cassidy Guitar
$1,820.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311
$12,600,000
1952 Topps Willie Mays #261
1952 Topps Willie Mays #261
$478,000
1952 Topps Eddie Mathews #407
1952 Topps Eddie Mathews #407
$250,000
1952 Topps Jackie Robinson #312
1952 Topps Jackie Robinson #312
$10,000
1952 Bowman Stan Musial #196
1952 Bowman Stan Musial #196
$28,100.03