SEPTEMBER 2, 1953

WEDNESDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1953
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $4,536,935 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $0.83
Median_Home_Price: $8,750.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.28
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.16
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $0.53
First_Class_Stamp: $0.03
Milk_Price_Avg: $0.88
Top Movies From 1953
1 The Robe
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The Robe
2 From Here to Eternity
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From Here to Eternity
3 Shane
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Shane
4 How to Marry a Millionaire
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How to Marry a Millionaire
5 Peter Pan
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Peter Pan
6 House of Wax
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House of Wax
7 Mogambo
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Mogambo
8 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
9 Salome
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Salome
10 The Moon Is Blue
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The Moon Is Blue
The Hitch-Hiker
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The Hitch-Hiker
The Naked Spur
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The Naked Spur
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
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The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
The Clown
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The Clown
Niagara
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Niagara
The Band Wagon
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The Band Wagon
Lili
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Lili
Roman Holiday
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Roman Holiday
Stalag 17
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Stalag 17
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T
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The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T
Glen or Glenda
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Glen or Glenda
The War of the Worlds
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The War of the Worlds
Titanic
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Titanic
Pickup on South Street
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Pickup on South Street
The Desert Rats
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The Desert Rats
Julius Caesar
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Julius Caesar
The Blue Gardenia
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The Blue Gardenia
Fear and Desire
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Fear and Desire
Old Overland Trail
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Old Overland Trail
The Sun Shines Bright
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The Sun Shines Bright
White Witch Doctor
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White Witch Doctor
The Charge at Feather River
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The Charge at Feather River
The Bad and the Beautiful
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The Bad and the Beautiful
Come Back, Little Sheba
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Come Back, Little Sheba
Moulin Rouge
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Moulin Rouge
Limelight
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Limelight
Plymouth Adventure
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Plymouth Adventure
Above and Beyond
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Above and Beyond
Hans Christian Andersen
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Hans Christian Andersen
The Holly and the Ivy
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The Holly and the Ivy
September 2, 1953 Trivia
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Television On September 2, 1953
Ethel and Albert poster
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Ethel and Albert
Make Room for Daddy poster
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Make Room for Daddy
Oscars poster
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Oscars
Private Secretary poster
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Private Secretary
The Life of Riley poster
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The Life of Riley
The Oscars poster
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The Oscars
The Story of September 2, 1953

On September 2, 1953, the construction of a monumental power line was completed, spanning the Detroit River.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 1953

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

1 Artificial DNA Model
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Artificial DNA Model
2 Color Television Set
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Color Television Set
3 Transistorized Computer
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Transistorized Computer
4 Automatic Defibrillator
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Automatic Defibrillator
5 High-Density Magnetic Tape
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High-Density Magnetic Tape
6 Jet Engine Noise Reduction
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Jet Engine Noise Reduction
7 Disposable Syringe
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Disposable Syringe
8 Early AI Learning Program
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Early AI Learning Program
9 Compact Cassette Concept
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Compact Cassette Concept
10 Commercial Nuclear Reactor
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Commercial Nuclear Reactor

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON September 2, 1953

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  • Headline: Historic Power Exchange over Detroit River. Impact: This power exchange between Detroit and Canada not only sparked a surge in electricity sharing but also ignited a fierce rivalry over who could build the most ridiculous power line-themed tourist attractions. Spoiler alert: the Canadians won with an 'Electricity Wonderland'.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more shocking than this power connection was the realization that Detroit Edison had no idea how to share? It's like sharing your fries with someone who always takes the best ones!.
  • Headline: Exemption of Justice Department Positions. Impact: Removing those 12 jobs set off a chain reaction that led to future politicians thinking they could just cut jobs whenever they felt like it. Welcome to the world of 'budget cuts' – where the only thing thriving is the unemployment rate.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more permanent than a government job is a politician's promise to protect it. Spoiler alert: the second part is a total lie..
  • Headline: Aleman Family Arrives in NYC. Impact: Aleman's arrival in NYC marked the beginning of a long tradition of immigrants bringing their quirks to America. Little did they know, his family would inadvertently start the trend of confusing American customs with European flair, leading to the invention of fusion cuisine.. Fact: Did you know that NYC is basically a giant melting pot? If you ever feel out of place, just remember: everyone here is just as confused as you are..
  • Headline: BIAS PROTEST RECEIVED; Governor Williams Says He Has No Direct Complaint on Soo. Impact: The lack of complaints about bias led to a collective shrugging of shoulders among airmen, establishing a precedent for ignoring issues that might later contribute to an atmosphere of complacency in the face of injustice.. Fact: Did you know that ignoring complaints is practically a national pastime? It’s like binge-watching a series without ever touching the remote!.
  • Headline: 60 TEACHERS SELECTED; They Are Americans Who Will Go to Colleges in Near East. Impact: By sending teachers to the Near East, a ripple effect emerged, inspiring future generations to realize that education could be a ticket to adventure, as long as one could survive the bureaucratic red tape.. Fact: Fun fact: Teaching overseas is just like a vacation, except you have to actually work and probably won't get to relax by the pool – unless it’s during recess!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1953, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1953
$0.31
2025 dataset value
$474,914

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1953, it would be worth $474,914 today (474.9x return)

Rank #2
GE
General Electric
Price in 1953
$0.62
2025 dataset value
$487,501

General Electric - If you invested $1,000 in 1953, it would be worth $487,501 today (487.5x return)

Rank #3
IBM
IBM
Price in 1953
$1.46
2025 dataset value
$205,272

IBM - If you invested $1,000 in 1953, it would be worth $205,272 today (205.3x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Strange Tales #1
Strange Tales #1
$10,000
Journey into Unknown Worlds #1
Journey into Unknown Worlds #1
$500
3-D Comics #1
3-D Comics #1
$200
Space Adventures #1
Space Adventures #1
$300
Plop! Comics #1
Plop! Comics #1
$104
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Matchbox Cars
Matchbox Cars
$100.00
Plastic Army Men
Plastic Army Men
$25.00
Mr. Potato Head
Mr. Potato Head
$150.00
Roy Rogers Cap Gun
Roy Rogers Cap Gun
$300.00
Colorforms
Colorforms
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1953 Topps Mickey Mantle #82
1953 Topps Mickey Mantle #82
$1,350,000
1953 Bowman Color Pee Wee Reese #33
1953 Bowman Color Pee Wee Reese #33
$20,000
1953 Bowman Color Mickey Mantle #59
1953 Bowman Color Mickey Mantle #59
$6,120
1953 Parkhurst Maurice Richard #27
1953 Parkhurst Maurice Richard #27
$20,000
1953 Stahl-Meyer Franks Mickey Mantle
1953 Stahl-Meyer Franks Mickey Mantle
$2,273