MARCH 26, 1963

TUESDAY
1963 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1963
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $1,007,784 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$1.18
Median Home Price$15,410.00
Gas Price Avg$0.32
Bread Price Avg$0.23
Movie Ticket Avg$0.95
First Class Stamp$0.05
Milk Price Avg$1.07
Top Movies From 1963
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1 Cleopatra
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Cleopatra
2 How the West Was Won
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How the West Was Won
3 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
4 Tom Jones
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Tom Jones
5 Irma la Douce
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Irma la Douce
6 Son of Flubber
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Son of Flubber
7 Charade
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Charade
8 Bye Bye Birdie
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Bye Bye Birdie
9 Come Blow Your Horn
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Come Blow Your Horn
10 Move Over, Darling
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Move Over, Darling
The Raven
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The Raven
Carnival of Souls
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Carnival of Souls
To Kill a Mockingbird
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To Kill a Mockingbird
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Mutiny on the Bounty
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Mutiny on the Bounty
Billy Budd
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Billy Budd
Days of Wine and Roses
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Days of Wine and Roses
David and Lisa
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David and Lisa
The Miracle of the White Stallions
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The Miracle of the White Stallions

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Television from this era Β· March 26, 1963
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
The Fugitive poster
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The Fugitive

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March 26, 1963

On March 26, 1963, significant discussions unfolded as engravers continued their negotiations with various newspapers, seeking to address labor disputes and ensure fair compensation for their craft. This period marked a time of ri...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 1963

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

1 Computer Mouse
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Computer Mouse
2 Touch-Tone Telephone
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Touch-Tone Telephone
3 Early Computer Networking
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Early Computer Networking
4 Geosynchronous Satellite
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Geosynchronous Satellite
5 Miniature Transistor Radio
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Miniature Transistor Radio
6 First Wearable Pacemaker
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First Wearable Pacemaker
7 Video Tape Cassette Concept
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Video Tape Cassette Concept
8 Industrial Laser Cutting
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Industrial Laser Cutting
9 Modern Surfboard
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Modern Surfboard
10 Automatic Car Wash
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Automatic Car Wash

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From March 26, 1963

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  • Headline: Engravers Discuss Future with Publishers. Impact: By ensuring that engravers and publishers engaged in endless discussions, they inadvertently paved the way for the invention of the first awkward office coffee break, where employees would gather to discuss the riveting art of paper texture instead of actual work. Fact: Did you know that without these talks, we might have never had the thrill of deciding between glossy and matte finishes? Truly a scandalous near-miss in the world of print!.
  • Headline: Powerful Klystron Tubes for Atom Smasher. Impact: The delivery of powerful klystron tubes to Stanford's linear accelerator set off a chain reaction that ultimately led to the invention of the microwave oven. Just think, all that energy originally destined for atom-splitting now serves to heat up your leftover pizza!. Fact: Fun fact: The first microwave was actually called a 'radar range.' So if you've ever been suspicious that your food is being cooked by aliens, you're not entirely wrong!.
  • Headline: Queen Visits Geraldton, Australia. Impact: Queen illus at Geraldton might have caused a minor disturbance in the space-time continuum, where a small portion of the population suddenly developed a fascination with corgis and tea, leading to an unforeseen boom in British-themed cafes worldwide. Fact: Australia is known for its unique wildlife, but did you know it also holds the record for the most royal-themed coffee shops? Not a coincidence, I assure you!.
  • Headline: World Bank Post Goes to Gen. Vogel. Impact: General Vogel's appointment as an engineering consultant somehow triggered a global trend of military personnel becoming consultants, leading to a surge in PowerPoint presentations filled with military jargon that confused corporate America for decades. Fact: Who knew that once you put on a suit, you could go from commanding troops to commanding meetings? Just don’t forget your β€˜yes, sir’ nod for extra emphasis!.
  • Headline: 2 SIDES STIFFEN IN FRENCH STRIKE; Crisis Deepens After Coal Talks Fail--de Gaulle's Foes Renew Offensive Gas Rationing Planned CRISIS DEEPENING IN FRENCH LABOR. Impact: The deepening crisis in France prompted a series of labor strikes that eventually led to a national love affair with baguettes as workers demanded breadβ€”not just for lunch, but for their spirits too. Fact: In France, striking is practically an art form. They say if you're not on strike at least once a year, are you even really French?.
  • Headline: Supreme Court Tightens States' Red Inquiry Rules; COURT RESTRICTS INQUIRIES ON REDS Refuses to Bring List Effect of Decision. Impact: The Supreme Court's ruling on inquiries into alleged communist influences led to a nationwide paranoia that spread like wildfire, influencing every bad spy movie for the next two decades. Thank you, justice system!. Fact: Remember when asking someone about their political affiliations was considered normal? Yeah, that went out the window faster than you can say 'McCarthyism.'.
  • Headline: Model in Profumo Case Reports to Madrid Police. Impact: The model's report to the police became the catalyst for an international obsession with scandal, leading to the first gossip columns which have since evolved into our current social media feeds filled with cat videos and influencer drama. Fact: Scandals are the original reality shows. Who knew the world would eventually trade in political intrigue for people arguing over avocado toast on Instagram?.
  • Headline: REPORT ON BOEING SENT TO KENNEDY. Impact: The report on Boeing to President Kennedy sparked a series of negotiations that eventually led to the invention of inflight peanutsβ€”a true culinary revolution for travelers who just wanted to reach their destination without being bombarded by real food. Fact: Before the invention of inflight snacks, passengers were simply expected to take a nap and hope for the best. So, the next time you complain about the peanuts, remember: it could have been nothing!.
  • Headline: Litton Acquires Winchester. Impact: Litton's acquisition of Winchester not only reshaped the firearms market but also inadvertently led to gun enthusiasts developing a deep, emotional bond with their weapons, creating a culture where naming your shotgun became a serious business. Fact: Fun history lesson: The Winchester rifle was once dubbed 'the gun that won the West.' So, if you think your pet's name is unique, just wait until you hear a cowboy call his rifle 'Bessie.'.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
MO
Philip Morris
Price in 1963
$0.00
Stored value
$33,061,595

Philip Morris - If you invested $1,000 in 1963, it would be worth $33,061,595 today (33061.6x return)

Rank #2
DIS
Disney
Price in 1963
$0.05
Stored value
$2,434,960

Disney - If you invested $1,000 in 1963, it would be worth $2,434,960 today (2435.0x return)

Rank #3
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1963
$0.38
Stored value
$387,746

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1963, it would be worth $387,746 today (387.7x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Amazing Spider-Man #1
The Amazing Spider-Man #1
$280,000
X-Men #1
X-Men #1
$300,000
Avengers #1
Avengers #1
$38,000
Tales of Suspense #39
Tales of Suspense #39
$2,000,000
Justice League of America #21
Justice League of America #21
$310
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Easy-Bake Oven
Easy-Bake Oven
$150.00
Mouse Trap
Mouse Trap
$33,400.00
G.I. Joe
G.I. Joe
$1350.00
Creepy Crawlers
Creepy Crawlers
$150.00
Fascination
Fascination
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1963 Topps Pete Rose Rookie Card #537
1963 Topps Pete Rose Rookie Card #537
$400,000
1963 Fleer Sandy Koufax #42
1963 Fleer Sandy Koufax #42
$2,000
1963 Topps Mickey Mantle #200
1963 Topps Mickey Mantle #200
$69,000
1963 Topps Stan Musial #250
1963 Topps Stan Musial #250
$12,000
1963 Topps Willie Mays #300
1963 Topps Willie Mays #300
$30,860