OCTOBER 19, 1959

MONDAY
$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
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
The Mouse That Roared
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The Mouse That Roared
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
Darby O'Gill and the Little People
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Darby O'Gill and the Little People
Tarzan's Greatest Adventure
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Tarzan's Greatest Adventure
The Horse Soldiers
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The Horse Soldiers
The Best of Everything
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The Best of Everything
The Tingler
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The Tingler
The Man Who Could Cheat Death
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The Man Who Could Cheat Death
The Big Fisherman
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The Big Fisherman
Odds Against Tomorrow
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Odds Against Tomorrow
The Blue Angel
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The Blue Angel
The 4D Man
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The 4D Man
The Angry Hills
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The Angry Hills
The Buccaneer
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The Buccaneer
The Killer Shrews
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The Killer Shrews
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 October 19, 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
21 Beacon Street poster
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21 Beacon Street
The Story of October 19, 1959

On October 19, 1959, significant discussions about Arab-Israeli cooperation emerged, spurred by a call from the Dean of the Jerusalem Medical School for improved health ties in the Middle East.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of October 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 ON October 19, 1959

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  • Headline: Cooperation in Health: Arab-Israeli Relations. Impact: This seemingly innocuous health initiative led to a series of medical breakthroughs that, in a bizarre twist, resulted in the development of a universal flu vaccine that temporarily made everyone immune to bad puns.. Fact: Did you know that cooperation in health can actually lead to fewer arguments over who gets the last slice of hummus? Shocking, I know!.
  • Headline: Moderates Splinter from Socialist Party. Impact: This split caused a ripple effect that saw the emergence of hipster coffee shops in Japan, where political debates are now conducted over pour-over brews instead of pamphlets.. Fact: Fun fact: the new Dem Socialist Party's first campaign slogan was 'We’ve got the coffee, you bring the revolutionary zeal!'.
  • Headline: JOB PRINTING PACT RATIFIED BY UNION. Impact: This agreement sparked a revitalization of the printing industry, which eventually led to a renaissance in pamphlet design that overwhelmed local coffee shops with 'Save the Trees' flyers.. Fact: Did you know the first rule of printing unions is that you must always save the trees... unless you need them for your latest flyer?.
  • Headline: TV KEEPS WATCH FOR SHOPLIFTERS; Detective Agency, Marking 50 Years, Notes Rise in Use of Protective Devices CONCERNS ARE RETICENT Some Do Not Tell Public or Employes They Are Under Electronic Surveillance. Impact: As surveillance tech advanced, it led to a world where even your toaster could report back to the company about your late-night snacking habits, resulting in a nationwide toaster rebellion.. Fact: Fun fact: The first-ever toaster to testify in court was named 'Burnt Toasty' and was a key witness in several snack-related trials..
  • Headline: SITE IS DEDICATED FOR AIRPORT CHAPEL. Impact: This dedication led to an unexpected increase in airport confessions, sparking a spiritual awakening that resulted in a series of 'flyer's remorse' self-help books.. Fact: Did you know that airport chapels are the only places where you can pray for delayed flights and be taken seriously?.
  • Headline: U. S. Is Considering Ouster of a Russian; U.S. SAID TO WEIGH OUSTING A RUSSIAN. Impact: This diplomatic drama triggered a chain reaction that eventually inspired a reality TV show called 'Diplomat Survivor,' where ambassadors had to navigate political traps and social faux pas.. Fact: In the pilot episode, the first challenge involved dodging awkward small talk at cocktail parties. Truly riveting television!.
  • Headline: DEMOCRATS SALUTE SCHARY FOR COURAGE. Impact: This testimonial dinner marked the beginning of a new trend where politicians started receiving awards for simply showing up, which led to a rise in 'spectator politics'β€”where politicians just watch and applaud each other.. Fact: The award for 'Best Attendance' is still highly contested, with politicians often campaigning by promising to sit in the front row of events..
  • Headline: Window Cleaners Get $13 Rise Here; Higher Prices Due. Impact: This wage increase surprisingly led to a national window-cleaning strike, which resulted in a fashion trend of wearing sunglasses indoors because nobody could see anything through the grime.. Fact: Fun fact: The first rule of window cleaning is never to argue with the person who holds the squeegeeβ€”especially if they just got a raise!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1959, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1959
$0.06
2025 dataset 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
2025 dataset 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
2025 dataset 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