JULY 20, 1970

MONDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1970
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $302,974 IN 2025
Min_Wage_Hourly: $1.60
Median_Home_Price: $23,600.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.36
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.24
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $1.55
First_Class_Stamp: $0.06
Milk_Price_Avg: $1.26
Top Movies By July 20, 1970
1 M*A*S*H
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M*A*S*H
2 Woodstock
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Woodstock
3 Catch-22
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Catch-22
4 Kelly's Heroes
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Kelly's Heroes
5 Joe
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Joe
6 Hello-Goodbye
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Hello-Goodbye
7 The Revolutionary
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The Revolutionary
8 Let It Be
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Let It Be
9 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
10 Easy Rider
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Easy Rider
The Adventurers
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The Adventurers
Hi, Mom!
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Hi, Mom!
Trader Hornee
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Trader Hornee
Zabriskie Point
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Zabriskie Point
Shinbone Alley
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Shinbone Alley
Mister Jerico
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Mister Jerico
The Grasshopper
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The Grasshopper
Loving
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Loving
Ned Kelly
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Ned Kelly
Private Arrangement
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Private Arrangement
Pornogra Follies
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Pornogra Follies
Watermelon Man
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Watermelon Man
Bloody Mama
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Bloody Mama
Fandango
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Fandango
The Gamblers
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The Gamblers
Connecting Rooms
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Connecting Rooms
Brand X
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Brand X
Quarantined
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Quarantined
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
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Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Sweet Trash
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Sweet Trash
Stop!
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Stop!
Pufnstuf
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Pufnstuf
Futtocks End
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Futtocks End
Savage Intruder
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Savage Intruder
Sole Survivor
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Sole Survivor
Cactus Flower
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Cactus Flower
The Reivers
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The Reivers
Topaz
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Topaz
July 20, 1970 Trivia
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Television On July 20, 1970
Sesame Street poster
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Sesame Street
Bonanza poster
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Bonanza
Bewitched poster
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Bewitched
Adam-12 poster
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Adam-12
Lassie poster
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Lassie
Mannix poster
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Mannix
Tony Awards poster
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Tony Awards
The Virginian poster
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The Virginian
The Story of July 20, 1970

On July 20, 1970, significant events unfolded in multiple facets of American life.

🧠 Inventions of 1970

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

1 Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)
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Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)
2 Pocket Calculator
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Pocket Calculator
3 Optical Fiber Low-Loss Cable
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Optical Fiber Low-Loss Cable
4 Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
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Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
5 Charge-Coupled Device Camera
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Charge-Coupled Device Camera
6 Microprocessor Architecture Concept
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Microprocessor Architecture Concept
7 Electronic Anti-Lock Braking System Concept
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Electronic Anti-Lock Braking System Concept
8 Automated Blood Analyzer
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Automated Blood Analyzer
9 Electronic Music Synthesizer Expansion
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Electronic Music Synthesizer Expansion
10 Digital Telephone Switching
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Digital Telephone Switching

The Sounds of

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

HEADLINES ON July 20, 1970

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  • Headline: The Legacy of the Adaptive School Man. Impact: This man’s career sketch inspired countless educators to adapt and evolve, leading to the creation of the modern-day 'edutainment' industry, where learning is now just a game show where no one actually learns anything.. Fact: Did you know that 'Adaptive School Man' is not a superhero? He doesn't wear a cape, but he might just change a curriculum or two!.
  • Headline: Seattle Police Shakedown Scandal Exposed. Impact: The exposure of this scandal led to an increase in Netflix crime documentaries, forever changing our Friday night plans and our trust in those who uphold the law.. Fact: Did you know that this scandal is not just a local issue? It’s a reminder that corruption is like a bad haircut – it always comes back to haunt you in the most unexpected ways..
  • Headline: Lawn Party Celebrates National Urban League Women. Impact: This lawn party inadvertently spawned a trend of overly formal summer barbecues, leading to the awkward sight of guests in evening gowns trying to navigate potato salad.. Fact: Did you know that lawn parties were once the pinnacle of social gatherings? Now, they’re just an excuse for people to show off their new summer hats..
  • Headline: Justice Department Bids Court Realign Schools in Houston. Impact: This court bid set off a chain reaction in school policies nationwide, resulting in some districts attempting to integrate, while others just built higher walls – literally and figuratively.. Fact: Did you know that realigning schools is like rearranging furniture? You think it will improve the space, but it mostly just leads to more arguments about where the couch should go..
  • Headline: Disturbance Erupts At U.S. Jail Here; Windows Broken. Impact: The broken windows signaled to future generations that prisons needed better management, leading to a bizarre future where prisoners became influencers for reform – just not the kind you’d expect.. Fact: Did you know that breaking windows is a classic sign of unrest? It’s also how your neighbor’s kids express their dissatisfaction with bedtime..
  • Headline: Governor Urged by Beame To Return Subways to City. Impact: This urging somehow led to a never-ending debate about public transport that would keep politicians busy for decades, with each subway accident sparking more meetings than actual solutions.. Fact: Did you know that returning subways to the city is like giving a toddler a toy back? They’ll just break it again, and you’ll be left cleaning up the mess..
  • Headline: 2 Nebraska Indian Tribes Decry β€˜Prejudice and Bigotry’ of White Neighbors. Impact: This outcry ignited a movement that inspired future generations to stand against prejudice, proving that sometimes the loudest voices come from those who’ve been silenced for too long.. Fact: Did you know that standing up against prejudice is a timeless act? It’s just unfortunate that some people still haven’t gotten the memo since the dawn of humanity..
  • Headline: Landlords to Vote Tonight on Recommendations for Ending Employes' Strike. Impact: The vote resulted in landlords realizing that treating employees decently could lead to fewer strikes, though many still prefer to test the limits of human patience.. Fact: Did you know that landlords voting is like a group of cats trying to agree on which window to stare out of? It’s rarely productive, but always entertaining..
  • Headline: Enemy Rockets Strike Saigon For the Fourth Time This Year. Impact: The repeated strikes highlighted the ongoing conflict, serving as a grim reminder that war has a way of sticking around long after the initial headlines fade.. Fact: Did you know that the fourth time is rarely a charm? In this case, it was just a reminder that some battles are never truly over..
  • Headline: Allagash Waterway in Maine Becomes National β€˜Wild River’. Impact: The designation of the Allagash Waterway as a 'Wild River' sparked a resurgence in eco-tourism, inspiring future generations to pick up kayaks instead of video games.. Fact: Did you know that becoming a 'Wild River' is the aquatic equivalent of winning an award for best personality? It’s all about embracing the chaos of nature!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1970, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #3
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1970
$0.36
Value in 2025
$581,775

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1970, it would be worth $581,775 today (581.8x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Green Lantern #76
Green Lantern #76
$500
Conan the Barbarian #1
Conan the Barbarian #1
$1,200
Werewolf by Night #1
Werewolf by Night #1
$528
Avengers #80
Avengers #80
$150
The Amazing Spider-Man #85
The Amazing Spider-Man #85
$20
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Nerf Ball
Nerf Ball
$15.00
Spirograph
Spirograph
$150.00
Connect Four
Connect Four
$25.00
Light Brite
Light Brite
$150.00
Weebles
Weebles
$75.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Topps Nolan Ryan
Topps Nolan Ryan
$12,000
Topps Thurman Munson Rookie Card
Topps Thurman Munson Rookie Card
$99,000
Topps Jerry West
Topps Jerry West
$500,000
Topps Pete Maravich Rookie Card
Topps Pete Maravich Rookie Card
$250,000
Topps Roberto Clemente
Topps Roberto Clemente
$250,000