JUNE 17, 1958

TUESDAY
1958 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1958
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $3,098,881 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.95
Median Home Price$11,000.00
Gas Price Avg$0.30
Bread Price Avg$0.20
Movie Ticket Avg$0.64
First Class Stamp$0.04
Milk Price Avg$0.96
Top Movies From 1958
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1 South Pacific
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South Pacific
2 Auntie Mame
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Auntie Mame
3 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
4 No Time for Sergeants
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No Time for Sergeants
5 Gigi
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Gigi
6 The Vikings
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The Vikings
7 The Young Lions
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The Young Lions
8 Indiscreet
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Indiscreet
9 Damn Yankees
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Damn Yankees
10 The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
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The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Run Silent, Run Deep
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Run Silent, Run Deep
The Lineup
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The Lineup
Touch of Evil
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Touch of Evil
Vertigo
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Vertigo
The Left Handed Gun
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The Left Handed Gun
The Long, Hot Summer
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The Long, Hot Summer
The Space Children
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The Space Children
Paths of Glory
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Paths of Glory
Witness for the Prosecution
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Witness for the Prosecution
Peyton Place
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Peyton Place
Old Yeller
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Old Yeller
The Enemy Below
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The Enemy Below
A Farewell to Arms
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A Farewell to Arms
The Three Faces of Eve
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The Three Faces of Eve
Sayonara
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Sayonara
Raintree County
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Raintree County
The Tarnished Angels
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The Tarnished Angels

June 17, 1958 Trivia

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Television from this era Β· June 17, 1958
Perry Mason poster
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Perry Mason
The Rifleman poster
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The Rifleman
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
Cimarron City poster
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Cimarron City
Frontier Doctor poster
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Frontier Doctor
Naked City poster
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Naked City
Peter Gunn poster
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Peter Gunn
Rescue 8 poster
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Rescue 8

Exact-date daily brief

June 17, 1958

On June 17, 1958, significant political developments unfolded as John Adams, a key figure in an investigation, prepared to testify. His promise to provide details during the inquiry drew attention as it was supported by President...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 1958

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

1 Integrated Circuit Patent
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Integrated Circuit Patent
2 Remote Control Television
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Remote Control Television
3 Weather Satellite Program
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Weather Satellite Program
4 Artificial Neural Network
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Artificial Neural Network
5 Portable Transistor Radio
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Portable Transistor Radio
6 Digital Music Synthesizer
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Digital Music Synthesizer
7 Jet Fuel Refinement
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Jet Fuel Refinement
8 Electronic Ignition System
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Electronic Ignition System
9 Space Suit
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Space Suit
10 Medical Endoscope
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Medical Endoscope

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From June 17, 1958

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  • Headline: Adams Testifies in Inquiry Today. Impact: This inquiry was the butterfly flapping its wings that led to the eventual emergence of conspiracy theorists who thought every government official was hiding alien technology under their desks. Thanks, Adams!. Fact: Fun fact: If you think this is dramatic, wait until you check out the testimony from the next guy who claims he 'forgot' to pay his taxes!.
  • Headline: California Employment Rates Rise in 1958. Impact: The rise in employment sent shockwaves through the state, resulting in an unexpected increase in avocado toast consumption and the birth of the influencer economy. So, thanks a lot, 1950s job growth!. Fact: Did you know that this is the same time people were discovering the joys of wearing sandals with socks? Truly a golden age.
  • Headline: SOVIET OFFERS VACCINE; To Pay the Distribution Costs of Anti-Smallpox Doses. Impact: This offer sent ripples through international relations, as it was the first time the Soviets tried to win over the West with healthcare instead of just nuclear threats. Who knew healthcare diplomacy was a thing?. Fact: Did you know that the Soviets’ idea of 'paying for distribution' was just another way of saying, 'We're going to send you vaccines, and you can thank us later!'?.
  • Headline: FOLSOM BACKS RISE IN U. S. PENSIONS; But He Tells House Unit He Opposes an Increase in Social Security Tax. Impact: Folsom's balancing act led to a future where politicians mastered the art of saying yes to benefits while simultaneously saying no to funding them. It's like giving candy to kids but telling them they have to pay for it with their allowance. Fact: Did you know that this is basically the same strategy used by every parent trying to avoid buying new toys for their kids? 'Sure, you can have that, but it's going to cost you!'.
  • Headline: ZOO UNIONIST SAYS STRIKE MAY GROW; He Hints at Action by Other City Workers -- Plea by Wagner Aide Rejected. Impact: This potential strike inadvertently led to the rise of 'zoo politics', where every animal in the zoo decided they needed better working conditions. Soon, we had penguins demanding personal trainers and elephants arguing for a four-day work week. Fact: Did you know that if the zoo animals had unionized, we'd probably have seen the first-ever protest by a lion demanding better lunch options? 'We want more than just meat!'.
  • Headline: GOLDFINE QUOTED OVER FRIENDSHIPS; In Interview With Reporter for Time He Describes His Links to Politics. Impact: Goldfine's connections created a ripple effect that led to the rise of 'political networking', where friends with benefits became the norm, and millions tried to figure out just how many connections it takes to get a loan. Fact: Did you know that this is the beginning of the phrase 'It's not what you know, it's who you know' being used at cocktail parties for decades to come?.
  • Headline: Library to Aid Blind Children. Impact: This initiative had a profound impact as it not only provided valuable resources for blind children but also inspired future generations of advocates for accessibility, ultimately leading to the world being a slightly better place for everyone. Fact: Did you know that many of these initiatives later inspired the creation of audiobooks, meaning you can now enjoy a good novel while pretending to be productive at the gym?.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1958
$0.06
Stored value
$3,433,942

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1958, it would be worth $3,433,942 today (3433.9x return)

Rank #2
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1958
$0.25
Stored value
$586,656

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1958, it would be worth $586,656 today (586.7x return)

Rank #3
MO
Philip Morris
Price in 1958
$0.00
Stored value
$23,651,359

Philip Morris - If you invested $1,000 in 1958, it would be worth $23,651,359 today (23651.4x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Adventure Comics #247
Adventure Comics #247
$1,500
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #31
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #31
$1,200
Strange Worlds #1
Strange Worlds #1
$3,120
Action Comics #242
Action Comics #242
$250
Challengers of the Unknown #1
Challengers of the Unknown #1
$1,200
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Hula Hoop
Hula Hoop
$50.00
LEGO Brick (Automatic Binding Bricks)
LEGO Brick (Automatic Binding Bricks)
$1,200.00
Gumby and Pokey Bendable Figures
Gumby and Pokey Bendable Figures
$150.00
Colorforms Set
Colorforms Set
$150.00
View-Master Model C
View-Master Model C
$300.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1958 Topps #150 Mickey Mantle
1958 Topps #150 Mickey Mantle
$10,000
1958 Topps #47 Roger Maris Rookie Card
1958 Topps #47 Roger Maris Rookie Card
$250,000
1958 Topps #5 Willie Mays
1958 Topps #5 Willie Mays
$250,000
1958 Alifabolaget Pele Rookie Card
1958 Alifabolaget Pele Rookie Card
$295,200.00
1958 Topps #88 Jim Brown Rookie Card
1958 Topps #88 Jim Brown Rookie Card
$1,000,000