SEPTEMBER 10, 1955

SATURDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1955
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $3,716,946 IN 2025
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 By September 10, 1955
1 Rear Window
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Rear Window
2 Sabrina
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Sabrina
3 Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
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Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
4 To Catch a Thief
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To Catch a Thief
5 The Man from Laramie
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The Man from Laramie
6 All That Heaven Allows
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All That Heaven Allows
7 The Seven Year Itch
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The Seven Year Itch
8 Lady and the Tramp
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Lady and the Tramp
9 The Robe
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The Robe
10 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
East of Eden
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East of Eden
Marty
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Marty
The Phenix City Story
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The Phenix City Story
Bad Day at Black Rock
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Bad Day at Black Rock
Pete Kelly's Blues
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Pete Kelly's Blues
The Purple Mask
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The Purple Mask
The Big Combo
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The Big Combo
Mister Roberts
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Mister Roberts
Blackboard Jungle
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Blackboard Jungle
The Night of the Hunter
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The Night of the Hunter
Daddy Long Legs
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Daddy Long Legs
The Cobweb
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The Cobweb
Summertime
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Summertime
Kiss Me Deadly
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Kiss Me Deadly
It's Always Fair Weather
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It's Always Fair Weather
A Man Called Peter
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A Man Called Peter
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
Phffft
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Phffft
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Television On September 10, 1955
The Story of September 10, 1955

On September 10, 1955, the GOP chiefs made a bold move by unanimously urging President Dwight D.

🧠 Inventions of 1955

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

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

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

HEADLINES ON September 10, 1955

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  • Headline: Dr. D. H. Udall's Impact on Arizona. Impact: Had Dr. Udall not existed, the world might have been deprived of countless awkward dinner conversations about obscure medical practices of the 20th century. Who knew a doctor could inspire so many 'what’s that?' moments?. Fact: Did you know that Dr. Udall once tried to patent a method of curing boredom? The FDA rejected it, citing 'insufficient evidence of effectiveness.'.
  • Headline: G.O.P. Leaders Support Presidential Run. Impact: This unanimous request solidified the tradition of political leaders asking each other to run, ensuring that future generations would be treated to the same stale debates about who's more qualified to make questionable decisions.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, β€˜unanimous’ often means 'we all agree but are too scared to say otherwise'? It's like a group project where no one actually wants to do any work!.
  • Headline: Jones' Grand Slam of Golf Hailed; Bob to Be Honored by Players Tonight for 1930 Feat. Impact: Jones' grand slam inspired future golfers to chase after their own unattainable dreams, leading to a surge in golf tournaments, overpriced equipment, and the inevitable midlife crisis for many a dad.. Fact: Did you know that Bob Jones once played golf in a suit? Talk about a fashion statement that screams 'I mean business!'.
  • Headline: WARREN AT HARTFORD; Chief Justice Urges Lawyers, Judges to Work Together. Impact: This call for collaboration among legal professionals set a precedent for countless awkward team-building exercises in the legal field, complete with trust falls and motivational posters.. Fact: Did you know that lawyers working together is like cats and dogs sharing a bed? It’s a miracle when it happens!.
  • Headline: Books of The Times. Impact: This simple headline heralded the beginning of a lifelong love affair between readers and their coffee mugs, resulting in millions of caffeinated mornings and a few too many late-night book binges.. Fact: Did you know that in the world of books, the real plot twist is always discovering the book you just bought is actually a sequel?.
  • Headline: SCHWARZKOPF HURT, BUT HOW IS MYSTERY. Impact: The mystery surrounding Schwarzkopf's injury ignited a public fascination with kitchen safety, leading to a dramatic increase in home insurance claims for 'accidents involving metal cabinets.'. Fact: Did you know that kitchen cabinets have killed more dreams than actual kitchen disasters? Just ask anyone who's ever tried to reach the top shelf!.
  • Headline: G.P. IGKDES;I 'AI FT Ex; 'Father of Convertiplane' Was Lawyer and Engineer ruled Research Concern. Impact: The legacy of the convertiplane has led to countless sci-fi movies and a few overly ambitious engineers trying to invent flying cars, which, let’s be honest, is just a recipe for disaster.. Fact: Did you know that the 'convertiplane' is essentially what happens when a plane and a helicopter have a mid-air identity crisis? Talk about a flying mess!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1955, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
IBM
IBM
Price in 1955
$1.46
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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