MAY 29, 1964

FRIDAY
1964 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1964
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $810,621 IN THE 2025 DATASET
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 From 1964
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1 Mary Poppins
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Mary Poppins
2 My Fair Lady
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My Fair Lady
3 Goldfinger
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Goldfinger
4 The Carpetbaggers
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The Carpetbaggers
5 From Russia with Love
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From Russia with Love
6 A Shot in the Dark
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A Shot in the Dark
7 What a Way to Go!
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What a Way to Go!
8 The Unsinkable Molly Brown
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The Unsinkable Molly Brown
9 The Pink Panther
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The Pink Panther
10 A Hard Day's Night
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A Hard Day's Night
Quick, Let's Get Married
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Quick, Let's Get Married
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
633 Squadron
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633 Squadron
Kissin' Cousins
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Kissin' Cousins
The System
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The System
Becket
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Becket
Strait-Jacket
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Strait-Jacket
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
The Unknown
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The Unknown
Open the Door and See all the People
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Open the Door and See all the People
Freudy Cat
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Freudy Cat
He Rides Tall
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He Rides Tall
We Shall See
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We Shall See
The Strangler
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The Strangler
Charade
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Charade
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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Television from this era Β· May 29, 1964
Perry Mason poster
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Perry Mason
Bonanza poster
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Bonanza
Bewitched poster
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Bewitched
The Twilight Zone poster
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The Twilight Zone
The Flintstones poster
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The Flintstones
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The Fugitive

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May 29, 1964

On May 29, 1964, the theatrical landscape was enriched by the opening of 'Third Ear,' a new production staged by renowned actress and playwright Elaine May at the Premise Theater. This innovative play showcased the talents of actr...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of May 1964

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

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

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From May 29, 1964

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  • Headline: Third Ear Premieres at Premise Theater. Impact: The opening of 'Third Ear' inspired a series of avant-garde theater productions that eventually led to the rise of 'reality TV,' proving that audiences love dramaβ€”just not the kind that requires actual talent. Fact: Elaine May's work is so profound that even the critics who hated it secretly loved it. Talk about a love-hate relationship!.
  • Headline: Johnson's Trip Preparations in Detail. Impact: President Johnson's travel chaos set a precedent for future presidential trips. It also inspired an entire generation of aides to become expert luggage handlers, leading to the birth of the now-legendary 'staffer Olympics.'. Fact: The fuss around presidential trips is so intense, it makes preparing for a wedding look like a casual brunch gathering.
  • Headline: Robert Kennedy Unit Formed. Impact: The formation of the Robert Kennedy Unit was the first step in a long line of political organizations that would eventually lead to every niche group having their own political action committee, because why not?. Fact: Robert Kennedy was so popular that forming a unit for him was akin to starting a fan club for a rockstarβ€”only with more debates and fewer guitar solos.
  • Headline: Screen: β€˜Ring of Treason’; British Spy Drama in Premiere at Beekman. Impact: The premiere of 'Ring of Treason' sparked a newfound interest in spy dramas, leading to a global obsession with espionage that would later inspire countless James Bond films, turning martini-ordering into an art form. Fact: British spies in films always look dapper. In reality, they probably spend more time waiting in line at the coffee shop than saving the world.
  • Headline: TV CRIME SENTINELS SOUGHT BY HADDAD. Impact: Haddad's proposal to use TV to curb crime ultimately backfired, resulting in a boom in crime dramas that made criminals look way cooler than they actually are. Thanks for the unrealistic expectations, America!. Fact: TV crime shows are so popular that they could probably convince you that a life of crime comes with a side of glam and a killer wardrobe.
  • Headline: DRUG AGENCY SEIZES ULCER DIETARY FOOD. Impact: The FDA seizing 'Quell' as an unapproved drug led to a national obsession with dietary products, paving the way for the multibillion-dollar diet industry that thrives on the hope that one day, food will make us skinny without any effort. Fact: It's ironic that a product aimed at curing ulcers was seized, while we still have diet fads claiming to turn pizza into a health food. Thanks, FDA!.
  • Headline: Course in Reading Translates Colors Into Word Sounds. Impact: Dr. Gattegno's color-coded reading course revolutionized literacy but also caused countless arguments over the best color combinations, leading to an entire generation of children who could read but couldn't agree on fashion. Fact: This 'rapid literacy' method is so effective that one can read the instructions on assembling IKEA furnitureβ€”although that still won't guarantee success.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
DIS
Disney
Price in 1964
$0.06
Stored value
$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
Stored value
$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
Stored value
$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