OCTOBER 4, 1952

SATURDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1952
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $4,797,407 IN 2025
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 By October 4, 1952
1 The Snows of Kilimanjaro
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The Snows of Kilimanjaro
2 Monkey Business
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Monkey Business
3 This Is Cinerama
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This Is Cinerama
4 Ivanhoe
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Ivanhoe
5 The Quiet Man
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The Quiet Man
6 The Crimson Pirate
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The Crimson Pirate
7 Alice in Wonderland
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Alice in Wonderland
8 The Greatest Show on Earth
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The Greatest Show on Earth
9 Quo Vadis
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Quo Vadis
10 King Solomon's Mines
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King Solomon's Mines
Scaramouche
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Scaramouche
High Noon
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High Noon
Singin' in the Rain
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Singin' in the Rain
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
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
Bend of the River
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Bend of the River
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
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
Fixed Bayonets!
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Fixed Bayonets!
October 4, 1952 Trivia
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Television On October 4, 1952
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
Hopalong Cassidy poster
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Hopalong Cassidy
I Married Joan poster
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I Married Joan
The Story of October 4, 1952

On October 4, 1952, the Kremlin escalated diplomatic tensions by demanding the recall of U.

🧠 Inventions of 1952

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

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

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

HEADLINES ON October 4, 1952

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  • Headline: Community Unites to Rebuild Brooklyn Church. Impact: As the church was rebuilt, it inadvertently inspired a new trend in gothic architecture that led to the rise of overly dramatic cathedrals in the 21st century. If only they realized they were setting the stage for Instagram influencers to post moody selfies in front of their 'soulful' structures.. Fact: When churches burn down, it's often just an excuse for a community gathering. Who knew fire could spark such camaraderie?.
  • Headline: Historic Physician's Office Dedicated in 1952. Impact: The dedication of Dr. 1829's office opened the floodgates for medical tourism. Fast forward, and now people travel to Cooperstown just to say they visited a doctor who graduated before antibiotics were a thing. It’s like a vintage wine tasting, but for your health.. Fact: 1829 was a time when leeches were still considered standard medical equipment. Ah, the good old days!.
  • Headline: Kremlin Demands Recall of Kennan. Impact: Kennan's recall would later inspire numerous political cartoonists, leading to a golden age of satire that ironically made politicians less accountable by making them caricatures instead of actual leaders. Thanks a lot, Kremlin.. Fact: The phrase 'persona non grata' is just a fancy way of saying 'You’re so unwelcome, even your shadow is embarrassed to be seen with you.'.
  • Headline: Georgia Unit Eases Negro Ban. Impact: Easing the ban on Negro doctors was a pivotal moment that contributed to the slow but steady march towards equality. Who knew a simple policy change could ripple through time and inspire a generation of healthcare professionals? Oh wait, we did.. Fact: Before this change, if you needed a doctor, you had a better chance of finding a unicorn than a qualified Negro physician in Georgia. Truly a magical time!.
  • Headline: Ex-Slave of Gen..Lee' Dies. Impact: The passing of Anice Baker, an ex-slave, marked the closing chapter of a long, painful history. Her life story became a powerful narrative that would inspire generations to fight against oppression. Talk about leaving a legacy!. Fact: Mrs. Baker's longevity could be attributed to her ability to tell stories that made everyone around her question their moral compass for hours..
  • Headline: Article 4 -- No Title. Impact: Keating's initiatives would later inspire a series of political campaigns built on the promise of change, only to result in the same old shenanigans. It's like a never-ending cycle of political dΓ©jΓ  vu.. Fact: When politicians say they're hailing a drive, they're really just gearing up for another round of 'Let's Make Promises We Can't Keep.'.
  • Headline: RICCI 'POP' SOLOIST AT CARNEGIE HALL. Impact: Ricci's solo performance helped launch the trend of 'celebrity musicians,' leading to the rise of influencers who play instruments while simultaneously promoting skincare. Thanks for the crossover!. Fact: The Rodrigo Concerto d’Ete was originally written as a test to see how many people could stay awake during a classical performance. Spoiler: not many..
  • Headline: Abroad; The Art Critic as a Political Prophet. Impact: McCormick's musings on art and politics foreshadowed the rise of social media influencers pretending to be experts in everything. Who knew an art critic could lead to so much misinformation?. Fact: Art critics were once considered the gatekeepers of culture, before they were overthrown by TikTok and Instagram algorithms. Talk about a plot twist!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1952, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
MO
Philip Morris
Price in 1952
$0.00
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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