FEBRUARY 16, 1964

SUNDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1964
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $810,621 IN 2025
Min_Wage_Hourly: $1.24
Median_Home_Price: $16,580.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.33
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.23
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $1.03
First_Class_Stamp: $0.05
Milk_Price_Avg: $1.10
Top Movies By February 16, 1964
1 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
2 McLintock!
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McLintock!
3 The Cardinal
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The Cardinal
4 How the West Was Won
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How the West Was Won
5 Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
6 Strait-Jacket
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Strait-Jacket
7 America, America
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America, America
8 Billy Budd
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Billy Budd
9 Carnival of Souls
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Carnival of Souls
10 Cleopatra
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Cleopatra
Quick, Let's Get Married
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Quick, Let's Get Married
Macbeth
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Macbeth
Dumb Patrol
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Dumb Patrol
Tennessee Jamboree
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Tennessee Jamboree
Pyro... The Thing Without a Face
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Pyro... The Thing Without a Face
Twin Trouble
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Twin Trouble
Charade
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Charade
The Pink Panther
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The Pink Panther
The Sword in the Stone
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The Sword in the Stone
The Comedy of Terrors
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The Comedy of Terrors
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The Story of February 16, 1964

On February 16, 1964, India was providing refuge to 31,000 individuals displaced from Pakistan, a direct consequence of the ongoing tensions and conflict between the two countries.

🧠 Inventions of 1964

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

1 Computer Programming Language (BASIC)
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Computer Programming Language (BASIC)
2 Electric Minicomputer
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Electric Minicomputer
3 Integrated Circuit Calculator
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Integrated Circuit Calculator
4 Medical Ultrasound Imaging Advancement
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Medical Ultrasound Imaging Advancement
5 Kevlar Fiber
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Kevlar Fiber
6 Time-Sharing Operating System
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Time-Sharing Operating System
7 Compact Disc Concept
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Compact Disc Concept
8 Electronic Voting Systems
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Electronic Voting Systems
9 Weather Radar Doppler Concept
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Weather Radar Doppler Concept
10 Space Suit Improvements
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Space Suit Improvements

HEADLINES ON February 16, 1964

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  • Headline: Migration Crisis: Refugees in India. Impact: This compassionate act caused a ripple effect through history, leading to an increased number of Bollywood films about refugees and a sudden spike in the popularity of chicken biryani in the diaspora. Who knew a refugee crisis could lead to culinary diplomacy?. Fact: Did you know that the influx of refugees also led to the invention of the 'I survived a riot and all I got was this lousy T-shirt' merchandise? Just kidding, but the resilience of communities in such crises often leads to incredible cultural fusions!.
  • Headline: Macy's Innovative Store Design Idea. Impact: This retail revolution sparked a worldwide obsession with circular shopping experiences, leading to countless dizzy shoppers and the invention of the 'shopping spin class.' It really changed how we see consumerism!. Fact: Macy's 'in the round' idea may have been the first attempt at making shopping feel like a performance art. Bravo, retail innovators!.
  • Headline: ROMANCE IN THE POCONOS; Pennsylvania Mountain Area Is a Haven for Newlywedsβ€”Resorts Offer a Helping Hand on the Road to Bliss; FOR HONEYMOONERS ONLY. Impact: The Pocono Mountains became the ultimate honeymoon hotspot, leading to a booming industry of heart-shaped bathtubs and awkward couple selfies. Romance never looked so kitschy!. Fact: Did you know that the Poconos' reputation for romance is so strong that even the bears are rumored to hold hands? Now, that’s a love story!.
  • Headline: Poles Free U.S. Student After Prison Sentencing. Impact: This event led to increased scrutiny of international student rights, resulting in a network of student activists who would rise to fame, eventually leading to the creation of 'Student Prison Break' reality shows. Who says education can't be thrilling?. Fact: Did you know that the odds of getting a prison sentence as a student are inversely proportional to your GPA? Just a little trivia for the prospective overachievers!.
  • Headline: TREND IS UNCLEAR IN UNDERWRITING; Question Is Raised Whether Others Will Follow Suit on A.T.&T. Rights Offer; JANUARY FINANCING UP; Investment Bankers Keep Busy Now, but They Differ About the Prospects. Impact: The uncertainty in underwriting led to widespread panic in investment circles, resulting in an era where no one wanted to make any decisions without consulting their cats first. Feline advisors became the norm!. Fact: Isn't it funny how the stock market can go from absolute chaos to absolute calm, all because someone decided to follow their cat's instincts?.
  • Headline: NOSAVAN POLICIES CHAFING; Plots Rumored in Capital as Discontent Grows. Impact: The rumored plots against Nosavan led to an increase in political satire, inspiring generations of comedians and cartoonists to poke fun at governance. The more things change, the more they stay the same!. Fact: Political discontent often fuels creativity; just look at how many Broadway musicals have been inspired by disgruntled politicians. Who knew tyranny could be so entertaining?.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1964, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
DIS
Disney
Price in 1964
$0.06
Value in 2025
$1,742,743

Disney - If you invested $1,000 in 1964, it would be worth $1,742,743 today (1742.7x return)

Rank #2
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1964
$0.38
Value in 2025
$390,209

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1964, it would be worth $390,209 today (390.2x return)

Rank #3
IBM
IBM
Price in 1964
$1.33
Value in 2025
$226,736

IBM - If you invested $1,000 in 1964, it would be worth $226,736 today (226.7x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Avengers #4
The Avengers #4
$95,000
Daredevil #1
Daredevil #1
$42,000
Tales of Suspense #57
Tales of Suspense #57
$6,000
Amazing Spider-Man #14
Amazing Spider-Man #14
$1,500
Adventure Comics #318
Adventure Comics #318
$75
🧸 Top 5 Toys
G.I. Joe
G.I. Joe
$1350.00
Easy-Bake Oven
Easy-Bake Oven
$200.00
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
$150.00
Johnny Seven OMA (One Man Army)
Johnny Seven OMA (One Man Army)
$150.00
Operation
Operation
$100.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1964 Topps Giants Willie Mays
1964 Topps Giants Willie Mays
$10,000
1964 Topps Beatles A Hard Day's Night Series 3 No. 121
1964 Topps Beatles A Hard Day's Night Series 3 No. 121
$1,500
1964 Philadelphia Gum Jerry Kramer
1964 Philadelphia Gum Jerry Kramer
$11.00
1964 Topps Daniel Boone Card 1
1964 Topps Daniel Boone Card 1
$250.00
1964 Topps Stand-Ups Mickey Mantle
1964 Topps Stand-Ups Mickey Mantle
$15,000