SEPTEMBER 9, 1956

SUNDAY
1956 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1956
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $4,480,150 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.90
Median Home Price$10,100.00
Gas Price Avg$0.29
Bread Price Avg$0.19
Movie Ticket Avg$0.60
First Class Stamp$0.04
Milk Price Avg$0.93
Top Movies From 1956
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1 The Ten Commandments
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The Ten Commandments
2 Around the World in 80 Days
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Around the World in 80 Days
3 Giant
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Giant
4 The King and I
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The King and I
5 Trapeze
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Trapeze
6 High Society
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High Society
7 War and Peace
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War and Peace
8 The Teahouse of the August Moon
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The Teahouse of the August Moon
9 The Searchers
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The Searchers
10 Anastasia
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Anastasia
The Harder They Fall
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The Harder They Fall
Forbidden Planet
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Forbidden Planet
Carousel
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Carousel
Somebody Up There Likes Me
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Somebody Up There Likes Me
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers
The Killing
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The Killing
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
The Man Who Knew Too Much
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The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Solid Gold Cadillac
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The Solid Gold Cadillac
The Eddy Duchin Story
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The Eddy Duchin Story
The Man Who Never Was
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The Man Who Never Was
The Court Jester
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The Court Jester
Moby Dick
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Moby Dick
The Swan
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The Swan
Patterns
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Patterns
The Proud Ones
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The Proud Ones
The Conqueror
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The Conqueror
The Black Tent
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The Black Tent
The Catered Affair
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The Catered Affair
These Wilder Years
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These Wilder Years
The Burning Hills
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The Burning Hills
The Great Locomotive Chase
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The Great Locomotive Chase
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
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Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
The Fastest Gun Alive
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The Fastest Gun Alive
The Indian Fighter
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The Indian Fighter
Rebel Without a Cause
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Rebel Without a Cause
Picnic
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Picnic
Guys and Dolls
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Guys and Dolls
The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell
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The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell
The Man with the Golden Arm
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The Man with the Golden Arm
I'll Cry Tomorrow
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I'll Cry Tomorrow
The Rose Tattoo
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The Rose Tattoo

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Playhouse 90
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September 9, 1956

On September 9, 1956, the Japanese airline, Japan Air Lines, made a cultural statement with the opening of their office featuring an Oriental style design, aiming to recreate an ambiance that resonates with its patrons. This move...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 1956

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

1 Hard Disk Drive (IBM 305 RAMAC)
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Hard Disk Drive (IBM 305 RAMAC)
2 Artificial Intelligence Program
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Artificial Intelligence Program
3 Microwave Oven (Home Model)
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Microwave Oven (Home Model)
4 Digital Clock
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Digital Clock
5 Underwater SCUBA Regulator
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Underwater SCUBA Regulator
6 Automatic Transmission Refinement
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Automatic Transmission Refinement
7 Medical Heart-Lung Machine
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Medical Heart-Lung Machine
8 Weather Satellite Blueprint
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Weather Satellite Blueprint
9 Computer Programming Language (FORTRAN)
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Computer Programming Language (FORTRAN)
10 Electric Can Opener Refinement
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Electric Can Opener Refinement

The Sounds of

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Headlines From September 9, 1956

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  • Headline: Japan Air Lines Opens NYC Office. Impact: The introduction of an 'oriental' style office in NYC led to an unexpected surge of sushi bars across the city. By 2025, every street corner had a sushi place, leading to a national obsession with raw fish and the birth of the 'sushi suit.'. Fact: Did you know that NYC's first sushi bar was opened by a guy who just wanted to impress his date? Talk about a fishy romance!.
  • Headline: Soybean Price Emergency of 1956. Impact: Sen Humphrey's soybean emergency sparked a global soybean craze, leading to the invention of soy-based everything. By 2030, the world was powered entirely by soy energy, and people were living in soy houses. Soybeans ruled the economy!. Fact: Did you know that soybeans are actually a legume? So, if you're ever in a legume-off, make sure to bring your soy beans for the win!.
  • Headline: Record Student Enrollment Challenges Schools. Impact: The increasing number of students led to the invention of 'homework bots' by 2040, which became sentient and took over the education system, demanding rights. The 'Great Homework Revolt' is still studied in schools today. Fact: Did you know that the first homework assignment was given in ancient Greece? It was probably just a scroll with 'write a paper on why Socrates is awesome.'.
  • Headline: IN THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS LINCOLN COUNTRY; Simple House Short-Lived Town. Impact: The short-lived town became a tourist hotspot, as people flocked to see a place that never really existed. It eventually turned into a reality show, 'The Ghost of Lincoln Country,' which became a cult classic. Fact: Did you know that some towns are so short-lived they make fruit flies look like they have longevity? Talk about a fleeting existence!.
  • Headline: Major Sports News; BASEBALL TENNIS HORSE RACING. Impact: The horse racing news led to a bizarre series of bets on everything, including when people would finally stop betting on horse races. It spiraled into a reality show where contestants raced their grandmothers instead. Fact: Did you know that horse racing is one of the oldest sports? Those horses have been making their bets since before the wheel was invented - talk about being ahead of the curve!.
  • Headline: U.S. FAIR EXHIBIT RIVALS RED SHOW; Vienna Display of American Goods Vies With Soviet and Red Chinese Products Motel Model on Display Soviet Shows Heavy Tools. Impact: The U.S. fair exhibit revolutionized international trade shows, leading to the β€˜Trade Show Olympics’ where countries showcased their best products. The winner? A giant inflatable Uncle Sam that still haunts dreams. Fact: Did you know that the first trade fair dates back to the 13th century? Apparently, people were trading livestock and spices long before they thought to trade memes.
  • Headline: NORFOLK STRESSES CARIBBEAN TRADE. Impact: Norfolk's push for Caribbean trade caused a sudden spike in rum consumption worldwide. By 2035, the world was celebrating 'National Rum Day'β€”which is every day, evidently. Fact: Did you know that rum was once used as currency in the Caribbean? Talk about a bartering system that really 'poured' it on!.
  • Headline: TV'S MAGIC; The 'Wipe' Lets Viewers See All Sides of Show Contraption Versatile. Impact: The introduction of the 'wipe' special effects system led to an explosion of reality TV where nothing was ever truly realβ€”except the drama. By 2025, viewers were wiped out from excessive 'realness.'. Fact: Did you know that the first television special effect was just a guy changing the channel? The 'Wipe' is basically just an upgraded version of that!.
  • Headline: BILL COX ANNEXES LIGHTNING CROWN; Darien Skipper Takes Final Test of Five-Race Series in Ontario Waters. Impact: Bill Cox's victory in the Lightning Class sparked a yacht-building frenzy that led to a new reality show called 'Real Houseboats of Ontario,' where drama met the open water. Fact: Did you know that racing boats has been a thing since the dawn of civilization? I guess some people just can't resist going fast while floating!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
PFE
Pfizer
Price in 1956
$0.15
Stored value
$168,691

Pfizer - If you invested $1,000 in 1956, it would be worth $168,691 today (168.7x return)

Rank #2
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1956
$0.06
Stored value
$3,433,939

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1956, it would be worth $3,433,939 today (3433.9x return)

Rank #3
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1956
$0.25
Stored value
$586,657

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1956, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Adventures of Jerry Lewis #86
Adventures of Jerry Lewis #86
$10.00
Showcase #4
Showcase #4
$95,000
Action Comics #220
Action Comics #220
$10,200
Uncle Scrooge #10
Uncle Scrooge #10
$200
Batman #100
Batman #100
$100
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Mr. Potato Head
Mr. Potato Head
$250.00
Play-Doh
Play-Doh
$150.00
Hula Hoop
Hula Hoop
$150.00
Matchbox Cars
Matchbox Cars
$100.00
Pogo Stick
Pogo Stick
$20.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1956 Topps Mickey Mantle
1956 Topps Mickey Mantle
$120,000
1956 Topps Al Kaline
1956 Topps Al Kaline
$350,000
1956 Topps Willie Mays
1956 Topps Willie Mays
$250,000
1956 Parkhurst Doug Harvey
1956 Parkhurst Doug Harvey
$0
1956 Spic and Span Milwaukee Braves Hank Aaron
1956 Spic and Span Milwaukee Braves Hank Aaron
$2,000