JUNE 21, 1959

SUNDAY
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 Diary of Anne Frank
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The Diary of Anne Frank
Al Capone
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Al Capone
The Hanging Tree
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The Hanging Tree
Compulsion
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Compulsion
The Nun's Story
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The Nun's Story
Tarzan's Greatest Adventure
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Tarzan's Greatest Adventure
The Horse Soldiers
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The Horse Soldiers
The Man Who Could Cheat Death
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The Man Who Could Cheat Death
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 June 21, 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
Brenner poster
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Brenner

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June 21, 1959

On June 21, 1959, the United States government made a firm declaration regarding its stance on Berlin, asserting that it would not succumbing to the Soviet threat. This statement came ahead of planned negotiations in Geneva set fo...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 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 June 21, 1959

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  • Headline: U.S. Stands Firm Against Soviet Pressure. Impact: This headline sparked a series of diplomatic tensions that would lead to the creation of a new line in historyβ€”quite literally. The Berlin Wall was built, and people decided walls were a great way to keep out their in-laws too. Thanks, USSR!. Fact: Did you know that the 'Geneva Parley' sounds more like a fancy dinner party than a high-stakes negotiation? Bring on the hors d'oeuvres!.
  • Headline: Abilities, Inc. Appoints New Leadership. Impact: This hiring spree indirectly led to the rise of HR departments that would one day inspire memes about office life. Who knew the fate of corporate humor hung on one advisory board appointment?. Fact: Did you know that 'Abilities, Inc.' sounds like a superhero team? They save the day by filling posts instead of fighting villains!.
  • Headline: RED CHINA ADMITS '59 FARM SETBACK; Reports Goals Won't Be Met Because of Floods and Administrative Failures. Impact: The admission of failure in agricultural goals paved the way for future agricultural reforms that led to a whole new genre of reality TVβ€”'Farming Fails'β€”where people watch crops die in real-time. Riveting!. Fact: Did you know that saying 'floods and administrative failures' sounds like a bad excuse for not doing your homework? 'Sorry, Teacher, my crops were flooded!'.
  • Headline: 2 FOES OF STRAUSS REBUKED BY G.O.P.; Young Republicans Censure Langer and Mrs. Smith -- Supreme Court Chided. Impact: The censure of two Republican foes resulted in a small ripple effect that would eventually turn into the tidal wave of political drama we see today. Who knew that reprimanding a couple of folks could lead to years of gossip?. Fact: Did you know that censure sounds suspiciously like a term for getting your feelings hurt in a political context? 'Oh, you censured me? That's just rude!'.
  • Headline: 3 Slain in Brazzaville Riots. Impact: The tragic events of the Brazzaville riots led to increased scrutiny of governmental policies and social unrest, which would echo through the decades, reminding us that sometimes, people really just need to vent. Fact: Did you know that riots are just history's way of saying, 'We need to talk'? It's like an awkward family meeting but with more chaos.
  • Headline: HAPPY EARLY BIRD; Jack Sterling Discovers That Rising At Dawn Can Bring Rewards. Impact: Jack Sterling's early bird success inspired countless motivational quotes about seizing the day, leading to a global obsession with coffee and morning productivity hacks. Thanks, Jack! Now we all have to wake up at dawn. Fact: Did you know that 'early bird' is a euphemism for someone who is way too chipper before 8 AM? Let’s be honest, Jack probably had coffee before his discovery!.
  • Headline: HARTFORD STATION SOLD; WDRC, a C.B.S. Affiliate, Is Said to Bring $850,000. Impact: The sale of Hartford Station set off a chain reaction that would lead to radio becoming the ultimate form of 'background noise' in households, laying the groundwork for your annoying relatives who can’t stop talking about their podcast. Fact: Did you know that $850,000 is what people probably spend on overpriced avocado toast these days? Just imagine the radio programming you could have bought instead!.
  • Headline: ITALY REQUISITIONS 3 PASSENGER SHIPS. Impact: Italy's requisitioning of passenger ships created a new standard for government emergency measures, which eventually evolved into the modern-day practice of commandeering Ubers during a night out. Party on, Italy!. Fact: Did you know that requisition sounds like the fancy way to say 'borrowing without asking'? The original 'borrow my car' situation!.
  • Headline: THE OUTER BARRIER; From Kitty Hawk to Beyond Cape Hatteras Is Area Rich in History.. Impact: The historical richness of the Outer Barrier inspired countless people to visit, leading to an influx of tourists who would later complain about how it was nothing like the Instagram photos. Thanks for the false advertising!. Fact: Did you know that 'from Kitty Hawk to Beyond Cape Hatteras' sounds like a new-age yoga retreat? 'Find your center, breathe through the Outer Barrier!'.

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