APRIL 6, 1960

WEDNESDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1960
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $1,560,734 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $1.00
Median_Home_Price: $11,900.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.31
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.22
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $0.69
First_Class_Stamp: $0.04
Milk_Price_Avg: $0.99
Top Movies From 1960
1 Spartacus
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Spartacus
2 Psycho
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Psycho
3 Exodus
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Exodus
4 Swiss Family Robinson
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Swiss Family Robinson
5 The Alamo
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The Alamo
6 The World of Suzie Wong
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The World of Suzie Wong
7 BUtterfield 8
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BUtterfield 8
8 The Apartment
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The Apartment
9 Ocean's 11
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Ocean's 11
10 From the Terrace
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From the Terrace
Operation Petticoat
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Operation Petticoat
Suddenly, Last Summer
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Suddenly, Last Summer
Ben-Hur
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Ben-Hur
On the Beach
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On the Beach
Journey to the Center of the Earth
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
A Summer Place
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A Summer Place
The Gazebo
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The Gazebo
The 4D Man
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The 4D Man
Li'l Abner
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Li'l Abner
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Television On April 6, 1960
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
Checkmate poster
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Checkmate
Coronado 9 poster
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Coronado 9
The Story of April 6, 1960

On April 6, 1960, the political landscape was shaken by the death of C.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of April 1960

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

1 First Operational Laser
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First Operational Laser
2 Integrated Circuit Commercial Use
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Integrated Circuit Commercial Use
3 Weather Satellite (TIROS-1)
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Weather Satellite (TIROS-1)
4 Photocopier (Xerox 914)
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Photocopier (Xerox 914)
5 Oral Contraceptive Pill
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Oral Contraceptive Pill
6 Video Game Concept
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Video Game Concept
7 Magnetic Stripe Card
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Magnetic Stripe Card
8 Space Capsule Life Support
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Space Capsule Life Support
9 Electronic Music Synthesizer
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Electronic Music Synthesizer
10 Automated Teller Machine Concept
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Automated Teller Machine Concept

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON April 6, 1960

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  • Headline: The Life of Joseph S. Golden. Impact: Joseph S. Golden's legacy is a testament to how one man's name can forever haunt the annals of history, inspiring countless future generations to Google 'who is Joseph S. Golden?'. Fact: Did you know that 'Golden' isn't just a last name? It's also a color, a metal, and a state of mind – especially when you're trying to shine in history..
  • Headline: The Life of John Hill Darrell. Impact: John Hill Darrell's mention in history is like a pebble thrown into a pond – it creates ripples of confusion about who exactly he was, leading historians to debate the merits of writing about lesser-known figures.. Fact: Fun fact: John Hill Darrell could easily be confused with a character from a Victorian novel, which is a much more interesting place to find him than the dusty archives..
  • Headline: Christopher J. Holland-Martin's Passing. Impact: C.J. Holland-Martin's untimely demise propelled his brother-in-law, Macmillan, into the political spotlight, leading to a series of dramatic family dinners full of political tension and awkward silences.. Fact: Respectfully, it's worth noting that being the brother-in-law of a Prime Minister doesn't guarantee a spot in the history books – especially if your name sounds like a character from a Dickens novel..
  • Headline: ADENAUER LEAVES VOTE UP TO BERLIN; He and Mayor Brandt, Foe of Plebiscite, Agree City Government Must Decide. Impact: Adenauer's decision to leave the vote to Berlin caused a domino effect that eventually led to the rise of local politics, giving citizens the chance to argue about things that really matter, like which sausage is the best at the local market.. Fact: Did you know that plebiscites are like the adult version of letting kids decide what to watch on movie night? Spoiler: it usually ends in chaos..
  • Headline: 1 GEORGE T. MYLES. Impact: George T. Myles became a historical footnote, reminding us that not all names make it to the headlines – but they do make it to the bottom of the page where the real stories should be.. Fact: Fun fact: George T. Myles sounds like a character who would overanalyze his own existence in a mid-life crisis self-help book..
  • Headline: Newark Decrees Styles For the Correct Cabbie. Impact: Newark’s cabbie dress code transformed the taxi industry, leading to a long-standing debate about whether wearing sweatpants while driving could actually qualify as a crime against humanity.. Fact: Did you know that before this decree, cab drivers were often mistaken for couch potatoes? Now they can at least pretend to be professionals while stuck in traffic..
  • Headline: MUNICIPAL LOANS DIP; First Quarter's Financing Put at $1,838,702,831. Impact: The dip in municipal loans sent shockwaves through the financial sector, causing accountants everywhere to break out in cold sweats over the idea of managing money in the seven digits.. Fact: Fun fact: $1.8 billion is still a hefty sum, but it's also a good reminder that government financing can be as unpredictable as a cat on a hot tin roof..
  • Headline: Warns on Soviet Arms. Impact: The warning on Soviet arms shifted global power dynamics, proving that sometimes it only takes a little military aid to send the world spinning into chaos – or a really bad reality TV show.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'power balance' is just another way of saying 'let's hope we don’t blow everything up'?.
  • Headline: HOUSE PANEL VOTES 1.3 BILLION AID BILL. Impact: The House panel's decision on the aid bill sends ripples through Congress, leading to endless debates over budget cuts that make families arguing over who gets the last slice of pizza look civil.. Fact: Did you know that a $1.3 billion aid bill is like giving a teenager access to their parent's credit card? It’s all fun and games until someone goes over budget!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1960, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1960
$0.06
2025 dataset value
$3,433,941

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1960, it would be worth $3,433,941 today (3433.9x return)

Rank #2
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1960
$0.25
2025 dataset value
$586,657

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1960, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Brave and the Bold #28
The Brave and the Bold #28
$42,000
Action Comics #265
Action Comics #265
$10,200
Tales to Astonish #13
Tales to Astonish #13
$200
Showcase #27
Showcase #27
$1,500
Lois Lane #23
Lois Lane #23
$1,100
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch
$150.00
Chatty Cathy
Chatty Cathy
$425.00
Play-Doh
Play-Doh
$75.00
G.I. Joe
G.I. Joe
$1350.00
Barbie
Barbie
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1960 Topps #350 Mickey Mantle
1960 Topps #350 Mickey Mantle
$500,000
1960 Fleer #31 George Mikan
1960 Fleer #31 George Mikan
$250,000
1960 Topps Football #56 Johnny Unitas
1960 Topps Football #56 Johnny Unitas
$3,259
1960 Nu-Card Football #106 Ernie Davis
1960 Nu-Card Football #106 Ernie Davis
$4,000
Weet-Bix VFL Australian Rules Football Stamps
Weet-Bix VFL Australian Rules Football Stamps
$250