JANUARY 6, 1955

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1955 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1955
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $3,716,946 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.88
Median Home Price$9,650.00
Gas Price Avg$0.29
Bread Price Avg$0.18
Movie Ticket Avg$0.58
First Class Stamp$0.04
Milk Price Avg$0.91
Top Movies From 1955
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1 Lady and the Tramp
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Lady and the Tramp
2 Mister Roberts
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Mister Roberts
3 Battle Cry
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Battle Cry
4 Oklahoma!
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Oklahoma!
5 Guys and Dolls
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Guys and Dolls
6 Picnic
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Picnic
7 The Seven Year Itch
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The Seven Year Itch
8 Not as a Stranger
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Not as a Stranger
9 The Rose Tattoo
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The Rose Tattoo
10 To Catch a Thief
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To Catch a Thief
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Rear Window
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Rear Window
Sabrina
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Sabrina
The Country Girl
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The Country Girl
Vera Cruz
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Vera Cruz
The Bridges at Toko-Ri
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The Bridges at Toko-Ri
There's No Business Like Show Business
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There's No Business Like Show Business
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Phffft

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Television On January 6, 1955
Lassie poster
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Lassie
Brave Eagle poster
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Brave Eagle
Crusader poster
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Crusader
Gunsmoke poster
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Gunsmoke
Jungle Jim poster
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Jungle Jim

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January 6, 1955

On January 6, 1955, U.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold arrived in Peiping (now Beijing) to open talks with Chinese Premier Chou En-lai, marking a significant moment in international diplomacy during the Cold War. The discussi...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of January 1955

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

1 Integrated Circuit Prototype
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Integrated Circuit Prototype
2 Artificial Intelligence Field
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Artificial Intelligence Field
3 Video Tape Recorder
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Video Tape Recorder
4 Polio Vaccine
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Polio Vaccine
5 Fast Food Assembly Line
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Fast Food Assembly Line
6 Commercial Nuclear Power Plant
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Commercial Nuclear Power Plant
7 Digital Modem
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Digital Modem
8 Hard Disk Drive
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Hard Disk Drive
9 Jet-Powered Bomber
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Jet-Powered Bomber
10 Electronic Speed Control
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Electronic Speed Control

The Sounds of

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Headlines From January 6, 1955

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  • Headline: New Members Join Congress in 1955. Impact: The swearing in of 34 new members led to an unprecedented uptick in the use of the phrase 'bipartisan cooperation,' which would haunt political discourse well into the future. Who knew that the mere act of taking an oath could inspire decades of political gridlock?. Fact: Did you know that some of these new members might have actually believed they could change things? Bless their hopeful hearts.
  • Headline: U.N. Chief Talks in Peiping. Impact: Hammarskjold's talks in Peiping sparked a series of diplomatic dance-offs that would eventually lead to international 'talk it out' parties. Countries learned that sometimes you just need to sit down and share a cup of tea to avoid nuclear fallout. Fact: Fun fact: Hammarskjold was known for his negotiation skills, but little did he know that his biggest challenge would be getting everyone to agree on a good restaurant.
  • Headline: RESPIRATORY CENTER OPENED AT HOSPITAL. Impact: The opening of the respiratory center meant that people could finally breathe a little easierβ€”both literally and figuratively. It also set off a trend of hospitals naming specialized centers after influential political figures, which is why we now have the Reagan Heart Valve Wing. Fact: Fun fact: This center was so specialized that if you had a common cold, you were promptly sent to the nearest coffee shop instead.
  • Headline: Over-All Styling Changes Feature the 1955 Hudsons. Impact: The 1955 Hudson styling changes inspired countless other car manufacturers to follow suit, leading to a future where car designs would be judged more on their aesthetic appeal than their reliability. Spoiler alert: most of them failed spectacularly. Fact: Did you know that the '55 Hudson was known for its 'unique' designs? That's just a euphemism for 'we tried something and it didn't work.'.
  • Headline: CARLINO TO HEAD ASSEMBLY G. O. P.; Long Branch Lawyer Named Majority Leader by Heck -- Other Officers Chosen. Impact: Carlino's election as Majority Leader marked the beginning of a long line of lawyers taking over political positions, which resulted in an endless supply of legal jargon in everyday conversations. This paved the way for the rise of 'lawyer memes' in the 21st century. Fact: Fun fact: If you think the majority leader has a lot of power, just wait until you see him at happy hour trying to negotiate a good deal on drinks.
  • Headline: BRICKER TO PRESS FIGHT; Will Reintroduce Amendment to Curb President on Pacts. Impact: Bricker's attempt to curb the President's treaty-making powers led to a series of constitutional amendments that never quite went anywhere, creating a legacy of confusion that would inspire generations of political science majors to write term papers on 'What if?' scenarios. Fact: Did you know that Bricker's amendment was so popular among certain circles that it became the go-to conversation starter at very dull parties?.
  • Headline: Pope Strolls Without Aid. Impact: The Pope's ability to stroll without aid became a symbol of resilience and hope, inspiring countless memes about aging gracefully and leading to a surge in yoga classes among the clergy. Who knew health trends could be so divine?. Fact: Did you know that the Pope's stroll was watched by millions? It's like the ultimate 'you can do it too' moment, just with more incense.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
IBM
IBM
Price in 1955
$1.46
Stored value
$205,272

IBM - If you invested $1,000 in 1955, it would be worth $205,272 today (205.3x return)

Rank #2
PFE
Pfizer
Price in 1955
$0.15
Stored value
$168,691

Pfizer - If you invested $1,000 in 1955, it would be worth $168,691 today (168.7x return)

Rank #3
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1955
$0.06
Stored value
$3,433,941

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1955, it would be worth $3,433,941 today (3433.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Detective Comics #225
Detective Comics #225
$10,200
Four Color #596
Four Color #596
$4,000
The Haunt of Fear #17
The Haunt of Fear #17
$2.50
Journey into Mystery #17
Journey into Mystery #17
$3,000
Mystery in Space #1
Mystery in Space #1
$300
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Barbie
Barbie
$150.00
Play-Doh
Play-Doh
$150.00
Matchbox Cars
Matchbox Cars
$100.00
Silly Putty
Silly Putty
$50.00
Mr. Potato Head
Mr. Potato Head
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Roberto Clemente Rookie Card
Roberto Clemente Rookie Card
$250,000
Sandy Koufax Rookie Card
Sandy Koufax Rookie Card
$900,000
Harmon Killebrew Rookie Card
Harmon Killebrew Rookie Card
$3,840
1955 Topps #2 Ted Williams
1955 Topps #2 Ted Williams
$16,135
Willie Mays 1955 Topps
Willie Mays 1955 Topps
$20,000