MARCH 5, 1959

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1959 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1959
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $2,583,736 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.98
Median Home Price$11,450.00
Gas Price Avg$0.31
Bread Price Avg$0.21
Movie Ticket Avg$0.67
First Class Stamp$0.04
Milk Price Avg$0.97
Top Movies From 1959
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1 Ben-Hur
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Ben-Hur
2 Sleeping Beauty
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Sleeping Beauty
3 Some Like It Hot
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Some Like It Hot
4 Pillow Talk
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Pillow Talk
5 Imitation of Life
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Imitation of Life
6 Suddenly, Last Summer
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Suddenly, Last Summer
7 Operation Petticoat
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Operation Petticoat
8 North by Northwest
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North by Northwest
9 Rio Bravo
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Rio Bravo
10 Anatomy of a Murder
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Anatomy of a Murder
The Hanging Tree
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The Hanging Tree
The Buccaneer
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The Buccaneer
The Giant Behemoth
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The Giant Behemoth
Separate Tables
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Separate Tables
Bell, Book and Candle
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Bell, Book and Candle
Some Came Running
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Some Came Running
The Last Hurrah
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The Last Hurrah
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
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The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
Auntie Mame
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Auntie Mame
The Geisha Boy
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The Geisha Boy
The Naked Maja
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The Naked Maja

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Television On March 5, 1959
Perry Mason poster
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Perry Mason
Bonanza poster
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Bonanza
The Twilight Zone poster
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The Twilight Zone
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
Black Saddle poster
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Black Saddle
Johnny Staccato poster
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Johnny Staccato

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March 5, 1959

On March 5, 1959, the United States Coast Guard initiated a study of ice hazards, a crucial move aimed at ensuring the safety of maritime operations in icy waters. This study came as the Cold War intensified, with the United State...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 1959

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

1 Integrated Circuit Production
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Integrated Circuit Production
2 Weather Satellite Launch
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Weather Satellite Launch
3 Computer Mouse Concept
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Computer Mouse Concept
4 Artificial Intelligence Language (LISP)
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Artificial Intelligence Language (LISP)
5 Commercial Laser Prototype
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Commercial Laser Prototype
6 Jet Turbofan Engine
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Jet Turbofan Engine
7 Automatic Dishwasher
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Automatic Dishwasher
8 Medical CAT Scan Concept
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Medical CAT Scan Concept
9 Digital Watch Prototype
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Digital Watch Prototype
10 Satellite Communication Relay
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Satellite Communication Relay

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From March 5, 1959

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  • Headline: Coast Guard's Annual Ice Hazard Study. Impact: The Coast Guard's ice hazard study led to the invention of the world's first ice-melting drone, which subsequently caused a global shortage of ice sculptures, leaving wedding planners in a panic. Fact: Did you know that the Coast Guard once had an ice cream truck? It was a great way to distract from the fact they were patrolling the ice-covered waters.
  • Headline: Rayburn's 47-Year Milestone in HR. Impact: Rayburn's 47th year in the House ignited a trend of politicians seeking longevity over effectiveness, leading to the infamous 'Politician's Retirement Home' where they just play bingo and reminisce about the good ol' days. Fact: Fun fact: Rayburn received a standing ovation, but it was mostly because everyone was just happy he hadn't fallen asleep during the session.
  • Headline: Boxing Star Arrested in Burglary Case. Impact: The ex-champion boxer's burglary led to the establishment of a new law: all former athletes must wear GPS trackers to prevent further infractions, resulting in a booming market for stylish athletic accessories. Fact: Did you know that boxers are just like regular people? They too can make bad decisionsβ€”who knew? Just kidding, we all know!.
  • Headline: ROBERT SHRAGE IS DEADI; Past Natioqal Commancler of1 Army and__Navy Union, 64,.. Impact: Robert Shrage's passing marked the end of an era for the Army and Navy Union, leading to a massive influx of 'retired' veterans forming knitting circles instead of organizing parades. Fact: Shrage was 64 when he passed, proving once again that retirement can be a killerβ€”literally.
  • Headline: WEST WILL WEIGH ARMS-LIMIT ZONE; Macmillan Plans Discussions on Central Europe. Impact: Macmillan's arm-limits discussion inadvertently led to a global fashion trend of 'peaceful' attire, with everyone suddenly sporting oversized peace symbols and tie-dye. Fact: Did you know that the last time someone had a serious discussion about arms limits, they ended up just talking about the best arm workouts at the gym?.
  • Headline: FRENCH FORESEE SUMMIT MEETING; Voice View After de Gaulle, Adenauer and Aides Hold Day-Long Conferences. Impact: De Gaulle and Adenauer's summit meeting set off a chain reaction of diplomatic meetings that eventually led to the creation of a 'Summit Meeting Bingo' game, becoming the highlight of international relations. Fact: Fun fact: If you say 'summit meeting' three times in a row, you summon a very bored international diplomat.
  • Headline: Marshall Unchanged. Impact: Marshall's unchanged condition led to a series of medical studies on the power of positive thinking, resulting in a bizarre cult of 'unchanging' wellness enthusiasts. Fact: You know your condition is stable when even your doctor starts using it as a benchmark for their own healthβ€”'Well, at least I'm not Marshall!'.
  • Headline: EDWIN ADAMS, .88, A CIVIL ENGINB. IR; Herbert Hoover Associate On China Projects Dies-Received R.P.I. Medal. Impact: Edwin Adams’ death led to the cancellation of numerous engineering projects, leaving many bridges half-built and leading to the rise of urban legends about 'the bridge to nowhere.'. Fact: Adams received the R.P.I. Medal, which is famous for being a reward that no one can remember what it stands for. Rumor has it, it's 'Really Proud of Inventions.'.
  • Headline: MRS. JAMES B. MACKEY. Impact: Mrs. James B. Mackey's headline sparked a movement where people began to document their spouses’ names in a quest for fame, resulting in an Instagram account dedicated to 'Famous Wives of Unfamous Men.'. Fact: Spoiler alert: Mrs. Mackey was probably just as interesting as Mr. Mackey, but we’ll never know because history decided her name wasn’t flashy enough.
  • Headline: STANLEYWOOLF DIES ; STAGE PRODUCER, 59. Impact: Stanley Woolf's passing led to a nationwide increase in theatrical productions, as everyone suddenly felt the need to pay tribute through awkward performances in their backyards. Fact: Did you know that after Woolf's death, every stage producer in the country collectively decided that drama was no longer just for the stage but also for their everyday lives?.

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 1959
$0.06
Stored value
$3,433,940

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1959, it would be worth $3,433,940 today (3433.9x return)

Rank #2
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1959
$0.25
Stored value
$586,657

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1959, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)

Rank #3
MO
Philip Morris
Price in 1959
$0.00
Stored value
$23,651,341

Philip Morris - If you invested $1,000 in 1959, it would be worth $23,651,341 today (23651.3x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Flash #105
The Flash #105
$2,000
Showcase #22
Showcase #22
$50
Adventure Comics #260
Adventure Comics #260
$500
Journey into Mystery #53
Journey into Mystery #53
$8,000
Tales to Astonish #1
Tales to Astonish #1
$475
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Barbie Doll
Barbie Doll
$150.00
Chatty Cathy Doll
Chatty Cathy Doll
$425.00
View-Master
View-Master
$40.00
Colorforms
Colorforms
$250.00
Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch
$75.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1959 Topps Mickey Mantle #10
1959 Topps Mickey Mantle #10
$500,000
1959 Barbie Number 1 Card
1959 Barbie Number 1 Card
$83,000
1959 Fleer Ted Williams #5 Ted’s Idol β€˜Babe Ruth’
1959 Fleer Ted Williams #5 Ted’s Idol β€˜Babe Ruth’
$350
1959 Swedish Rekord Journal Wayne Gretzky
1959 Swedish Rekord Journal Wayne Gretzky
$75,000
1959 Bazooka Baseball Card #4 Willie Mays
1959 Bazooka Baseball Card #4 Willie Mays
$250,000