MARCH 27, 1962

TUESDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1962
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $1,398,856 IN 2025
Min_Wage_Hourly: $1.12
Median_Home_Price: $14,240.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.32
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.22
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $0.86
First_Class_Stamp: $0.04
Milk_Price_Avg: $1.04
Top Movies By March 27, 1962
1 Exodus
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Exodus
2 Swiss Family Robinson
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Swiss Family Robinson
3 Blue Hawaii
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Blue Hawaii
4 Light in the Piazza
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Light in the Piazza
5 Flower Drum Song
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Flower Drum Song
6 The 3 Worlds of Gulliver
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The 3 Worlds of Gulliver
7 The Day the Earth Caught Fire
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The Day the Earth Caught Fire
8 The Errand Boy
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The Errand Boy
9 The Grass Is Greener
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The Grass Is Greener
10 The Sundowners
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The Sundowners
Judgment at Nuremberg
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Judgment at Nuremberg
The Innocents
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The Innocents
Breakfast at Tiffany's
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
West Side Story
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West Side Story
The Children's Hour
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The Children's Hour
Pocketful of Miracles
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Pocketful of Miracles
The Comancheros
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The Comancheros
Barabbas
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Barabbas
Mysterious Island
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Mysterious Island
Babes in Toyland
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Babes in Toyland
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Television On March 27, 1962
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 Flintstones poster
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The Flintstones
The Rifleman poster
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The Rifleman
Lassie poster
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Lassie
The Story of March 27, 1962

On March 27, 1962, the United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling with a 6 to 2 decision that affirmed federal judges' roles in the reapportionment of state legislatures.

🧠 Inventions of 1962

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

1 LED (Light Emitting Diode)
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LED (Light Emitting Diode)
2 First Communications Satellite (Telstar)
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First Communications Satellite (Telstar)
3 Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
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Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
4 Integrated Circuit Memory
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Integrated Circuit Memory
5 Modern Contact Lens
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Modern Contact Lens
6 Early Packet Switching
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Early Packet Switching
7 Electric Heart Defibrillator Refinement
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Electric Heart Defibrillator Refinement
8 Satellite Navigation Concept
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Satellite Navigation Concept
9 Compact Audio Amplifier
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Compact Audio Amplifier
10 Automatic Blood Analyzer
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Automatic Blood Analyzer

The Sounds of

The biggest hits of the year β€” Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers

HEADLINES ON March 27, 1962

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  • Headline: Supreme Court's Landmark Reapportionment Decision. Impact: The Supreme Court's decision on reapportionment set off a political domino effect, ultimately leading to gerrymandering becoming a competitive sport in the U.S., complete with maps and trophies.. Fact: Isn't it fascinating how the courts are like your uncle at Thanksgivingβ€”always trying to rearrange the seating chart to favor certain people?.
  • Headline: A Pioneer in Civil Rights and Law. Impact: Paul Murray's name in the headlines sparked a forgotten movement to honor obscure historical figures, leading to an annual 'Murray Day' where everyone is encouraged to forget about their responsibilities.. Fact: Fun fact: Paul Murray's fame peaked in a time when social media was just a thought. Imagine how many followers he'd have today!.
  • Headline: Nehru Calls Nagas Bandits. Impact: Nehru's labeling of the Nagas as bandits inadvertently inspired countless future political leaders to use catchy terms for their opponents. 'The Bandit Agenda' became a phrase used in numerous campaigns, albeit with mixed results.. Fact: Turns out, calling your enemies 'bandits' doesn’t come with a manual. Just ask any politician who's had to explain their own questionable policies!.
  • Headline: AIRPORT RACE BAN UPSET IN MEMPHIS; Supreme Court Decision Has National Effect AIRPORT RACE BAN UPSET IN MEMPHIS. Impact: The Supreme Court's order to end segregation at the Memphis airport sparked a wave of civil rights changes, eventually leading to a world where airport food became a concern for human rights activists.. Fact: Did you know that before this ruling, airport food was considered a form of punishment? Now, it's just mediocre at best!.
  • Headline: Rural Areas Facing Loss Of Political Dominance; Court Ruling Expected to Bring Gradual Shift of Power to Suburbs and Cities and to Strengthen the Democrats RURAL BLOCS FACE POLITICAL LOSSES. Impact: The shift of political power from rural areas to suburbs and cities created unintended consequences like suburban sprawl and the rise of Starbucks on every corner, forever changing how we caffeinate and vote.. Fact: Isn't it ironic that the quiet suburbs became the loudest in political decisions? It’s like giving a toddler a megaphone!.
  • Headline: MRS. PETER DOELGER, 95; Civic Leader and Widow of New York Brewer Dies. Impact: Mrs. Peter Doelger's passing marked the end of an era for civic leadership, leading to a dramatic rise in social media influencers claiming to be 'civic leaders' without ever stepping foot in a community meeting.. Fact: At 95, Mrs. Doelger probably saw more real civic action than most of today's influencers see in a lifetime. #RespectYourElders.
  • Headline: JOHN 0'CONNOR, 65, OF MOVIE COMPANY. Impact: John O'Connor's name on the headlines triggered a sudden spike in interest about movie company executives, leading to a new wave of films about the behind-the-scenes drama in Hollywood, featuring even more over-the-top plots.. Fact: Did you know that a lot of movie executives are just like you? They also binge-watch their own movies and cringe at their past decisions!.
  • Headline: CHARLES MANGAN, 64, L.I. BANK EXECUTIVE. Impact: Charles Mangan's life as a bank executive became a cautionary tale, inspiring a generation to pursue their dreams of becoming anything but a banker, thus leading to the hipster coffee shop explosion.. Fact: Isn’t it amusing how every kid today dreams of being a barista instead of a banker? Maybe we all just need more lattes in our lives!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1962, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #2
MO
Philip Morris
Price in 1962
$0.00
Value in 2025
$23,651,354

Philip Morris - If you invested $1,000 in 1962, it would be worth $23,651,354 today (23651.4x return)

Rank #3
DIS
Disney
Price in 1962
$0.06
Value in 2025
$1,960,745

Disney - If you invested $1,000 in 1962, it would be worth $1,960,745 today (1960.7x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Amazing Fantasy #15
Amazing Fantasy #15
$1,000,000
Incredible Hulk #1
Incredible Hulk #1
$10,000
Tales to Astonish #27
Tales to Astonish #27
$400
Journey into Mystery #83
Journey into Mystery #83
$30,000
Fantastic Four #5
Fantastic Four #5
$40,000
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch
$100.00
LEGO Building Sets
LEGO Building Sets
$150.00
Barbie Dream House
Barbie Dream House
$1,200.00
Easy Bake Oven
Easy Bake Oven
$150.00
G.I. Joe Action Figure
G.I. Joe Action Figure
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1962 Topps Mickey Mantle #200
1962 Topps Mickey Mantle #200
$250,000
1962 Topps Mars Attacks #1 'Saucer Blast'
1962 Topps Mars Attacks #1 'Saucer Blast'
$200,000
1962 Topps Civil War News #1 'Foreboding Skies'
1962 Topps Civil War News #1 'Foreboding Skies'
$60,000
1962 Salada-Junket Coins #5 Mickey Mantle
1962 Salada-Junket Coins #5 Mickey Mantle
$10.00
1962 Dutch Gum Elvis Presley #13
1962 Dutch Gum Elvis Presley #13
$10.00