DECEMBER 14, 1957

SATURDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1957
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $4,284,072 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $0.93
Median_Home_Price: $10,550.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.30
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.20
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $0.62
First_Class_Stamp: $0.04
Milk_Price_Avg: $0.94
Top Movies From 1957
1 The Bridge on the River Kwai
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The Bridge on the River Kwai
2 Peyton Place
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Peyton Place
3 Sayonara
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Sayonara
4 Old Yeller
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Old Yeller
5 Raintree County
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Raintree County
6 Island in the Sun
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Island in the Sun
7 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
8 Les Girls
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Les Girls
9 Pal Joey
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Pal Joey
10 A Farewell to Arms
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A Farewell to Arms
Paths of Glory
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Paths of Glory
Funny Face
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Funny Face
The Tall T
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The Tall T
The Incredible Shrinking Man
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The Incredible Shrinking Man
An Affair to Remember
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An Affair to Remember
12 Angry Men
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12 Angry Men
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
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Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
Jailhouse Rock
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Jailhouse Rock
Desk Set
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Desk Set
Love in the Afternoon
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Love in the Afternoon
The Prince and the Showgirl
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The Prince and the Showgirl
The Spirit of St. Louis
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The Spirit of St. Louis
The Pajama Game
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The Pajama Game
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
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Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
A King in New York
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A King in New York
The Sun Also Rises
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The Sun Also Rises
The Story of Mankind
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The Story of Mankind
The Monster That Challenged the World
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The Monster That Challenged the World
Designing Woman
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Designing Woman
Tammy and the Bachelor
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Tammy and the Bachelor
The Bachelor Party
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The Bachelor Party
The Burglar
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The Burglar
Night Passage
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Night Passage
Zero Hour!
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Zero Hour!
The Land Unknown
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The Land Unknown
The Story of Esther Costello
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The Story of Esther Costello
The Delicate Delinquent
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The Delicate Delinquent
The Tarnished Angels
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The Tarnished Angels
Man of a Thousand Faces
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Man of a Thousand Faces
Tip on a Dead Jockey
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Tip on a Dead Jockey
Band of Angels
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Band of Angels
Giant
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Giant
The Ten Commandments
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The Ten Commandments
Around the World in 80 Days
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Around the World in 80 Days
The Girl Can't Help It
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The Girl Can't Help It
The Wrong Man
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The Wrong Man
Baby Doll
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Baby Doll
The Rainmaker
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The Rainmaker
The King and Four Queens
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The King and Four Queens
Love Me Tender
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Love Me Tender
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Television On December 14, 1957
Perry Mason poster
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Perry Mason
Lassie poster
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Lassie
Tony Awards poster
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Tony Awards
Wagon Train poster
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Wagon Train
26 Men poster
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26 Men
Alcoa Theatre poster
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Alcoa Theatre
American Bandstand poster
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American Bandstand
Bachelor Father poster
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Bachelor Father
Blondie poster
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Blondie
Colt .45 poster
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Colt .45
The Story of December 14, 1957

On December 14, 1957, France acknowledged the excesses in its military operations during the Algerian War, stating the need for accountability regarding the reprisals against Algerians.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of December 1957

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

1 Integrated Circuit Demonstration
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Integrated Circuit Demonstration
2 Artificial Satellite (Sputnik)
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Artificial Satellite (Sputnik)
3 Laser Theory
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Laser Theory
4 Automatic Cruise Control
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Automatic Cruise Control
5 Disposable Contact Lens
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Disposable Contact Lens
6 Digital Pattern Recognition
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Digital Pattern Recognition
7 High-Speed Jet Airliner
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High-Speed Jet Airliner
8 Electric Toothbrush
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Electric Toothbrush
9 Weather Radar Improvements
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Weather Radar Improvements
10 Computer Chess Program
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Computer Chess Program

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON December 14, 1957

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  • Headline: France Admits Algeria Atrocities in Inquiry. Impact: The inquiry into Algeria's excesses led to a gradual rise in global awareness about colonial atrocities, effectively inspiring a series of protests and movements across the globe. Who knew a report could kickstart a chain reaction that would take decades to unfold, culminating in social justice memes?. Fact: Did you know that the French government thought the best way to address colonial atrocities was by publishing a report? Because nothing says 'we're sorry' like a well-written document!.
  • Headline: Hatta Declines Role in Indonesian Government. Impact: Hatta's withdrawal from aiding Sukarno set off a series of power struggles that eventually led to a more authoritarian regime. It's like a game of musical chairs, but with more coups and fewer party hats.. Fact: Did you know that political deadlock can also be a great excuse for a vacation? Hatta surely found the silver lining in his short trip abroad!.
  • Headline: Recently Published Religious Books. Impact: The publication of new religious books contributed to a boom in spiritual exploration, inspiring future generations to seek enlightenment and possibly even Netflix documentaries on belief systems.. Fact: Did you know that in the age of information overload, people still manage to find time to read about religion? It’s like a culinary chef reading a cookbook while on a diet!.
  • Headline: The Theatre: 'Ruy Blas'; Victor Hugo Drama Is Acted Downtown. Impact: The staging of 'Ruy Blas' reminded audiences of the enduring relevance of Hugo's themes, inadvertently inspiring playwrights to create 'inspired' adaptations that have absolutely no original thought.. Fact: Did you know that Victor Hugo wrote 'Les MisΓ©rables'? Clearly, this man had a flair for melodrama. He probably could have made a fortune in reality TV!.
  • Headline: LOUSE ZABRISKIE, 70, CHILD CARE EXPERT. Impact: Zabriskie's work in child care laid the groundwork for future educational policies, leading to the eventual rise of parenting blogs and unsolicited advice from people without children.. Fact: Did you know that child care experts often deal with tantrums from both kids and parents? It's like herding cats, but with more paperwork!.
  • Headline: Text of Zelano's Appeal. Impact: Zelano's appeal for a boycott fueled labor tensions, showcasing the power of grassroots movements, and unintentionally inspired a future generation of union organizers who believed they could change the world one strike at a time.. Fact: Did you know that boycotting is basically the adult version of refusing to share your toys? Except in this case, the toys are wages and benefits!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1957, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1957
$0.06
2025 dataset value
$3,433,941

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1957, it would be worth $3,433,941 today (3433.9x return)

Rank #2
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1957
$0.25
2025 dataset value
$586,657

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1957, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)

Rank #3
MO
Philip Morris
Price in 1957
$0.00
2025 dataset value
$23,651,363

Philip Morris - If you invested $1,000 in 1957, it would be worth $23,651,363 today (23651.4x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Showcase #6
Showcase #6
$500
Mystery in Space #1
Mystery in Space #1
$1,200
Adventure Comics #247
Adventure Comics #247
$600
Detective Comics #253
Detective Comics #253
$10,200
Tales of Suspense #1
Tales of Suspense #1
$20,000
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Slinky Dog
Slinky Dog
$1,800.00
Magic 8-Ball
Magic 8-Ball
$30.00
Colorforms
Colorforms
$250.00
View-Master
View-Master
$40.00
Play-Doh
Play-Doh
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1957 Topps Mickey Mantle #95
1957 Topps Mickey Mantle #95
$8,000
1957 Topps Willie Mays #10
1957 Topps Willie Mays #10
$335,500
1957 Topps Hank Aaron #20
1957 Topps Hank Aaron #20
$250,000
1957 Topps Frank Robinson Rookie #35
1957 Topps Frank Robinson Rookie #35
$150,000
1957-58 Topps Bill Russell #77
1957-58 Topps Bill Russell #77
$29,995