MAY 31, 1971

MONDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1971
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $207,777 IN 2025
Min_Wage_Hourly: $1.75
Median_Home_Price: $25,960.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.45
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.27
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $1.67
First_Class_Stamp: $0.07
Milk_Price_Avg: $1.35
Top Movies By May 31, 1971
1 Escape from the Planet of the Apes
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Escape from the Planet of the Apes
2 Bananas
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Bananas
3 The Andromeda Strain
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The Andromeda Strain
4 Valdez Is Coming
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Valdez Is Coming
5 The Mephisto Waltz
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The Mephisto Waltz
6 A New Leaf
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A New Leaf
7 Lawman
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Lawman
8 The Big Doll House
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The Big Doll House
9 Get Carter
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Get Carter
10 The Beguiled
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The Beguiled
THX 1138
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THX 1138
Pound
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Pound
The Aristocats
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The Aristocats
Gimme Shelter
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Gimme Shelter
Love Story
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Love Story
Husbands
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Husbands
Harvey Swings
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Harvey Swings
Jane Eyre
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Jane Eyre
Breakout
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Breakout
Dropout
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Dropout
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The Story of May 31, 1971

On May 31, 1971, the racing world was abuzz as Indy racers focused on recovery efforts following the tragic events of the Indianapolis 500 just days prior, which had seen a series of accidents leading to significant injuries among drivers.

🧠 Inventions of 1971

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

1 Microprocessor (Intel 4004)
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Microprocessor (Intel 4004)
2 Email System
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Email System
3 Floppy Disk
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Floppy Disk
4 Computerized Tomography Scanner
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Computerized Tomography Scanner
5 Video Game Arcade Machine
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Video Game Arcade Machine
6 Packet Radio Networking
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Packet Radio Networking
7 Automated Teller Machine Deployment
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Automated Teller Machine Deployment
8 Space Station Concept
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Space Station Concept
9 Electric Fuel Injection Refinement
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Electric Fuel Injection Refinement
10 Digital Watch
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Digital Watch

HEADLINES ON May 31, 1971

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  • Headline: AT HOME ABROAD. Impact: This sociological observation about 'giantism' led to the popularization of tiny house living decades later, as people began to rebel against the excesses of modern society. It's funny how much we love to downsize while simultaneously hoarding cat figurines.. Fact: You know, the only thing shrinking faster than large organizations is the space available for your dreams in a tiny house. Enjoy living with your existential crisis in 300 square feet!.
  • Headline: The Critics Have Lost Their Cool. Impact: This outcry over civilian casualties in war led to the establishment of countless social media hashtags, where people who have never been to a war zone suddenly became expert commentators on military strategy. A true marvel of our age!. Fact: Isn't it fascinating that while wars rage on, Twitter remains the safest place to express your strong opinions from the comfort of your couch?.
  • Headline: Indy Racers Busy Picking Up Pieces. Impact: The aftermath of this racing event inspired an entire generation of children to take up go-karting, which inadvertently led to the creation of adult leagues where dads relive their glory days. Spoiler alert: the dad bod is not aerodynamic.. Fact: Did you know that go-karting is basically just a mid-life crisis on wheels? Buckle up for a ride of regret!.
  • Headline: PORSCHES' SWEEP WINS WORLD TITLE. Impact: Porsche's unexpected victory in the racing world led to an explosion in overpriced sports cars, causing a generational divide where kids who couldn't afford them resorted to playing 'Gran Turismo' to cope. Thank you, capitalism!. Fact: Fun fact: Porsche owners often feel the need to justify their purchase by reminding you how fast they can go, while the rest of us just want to know how much faster they can get to the grocery store..
  • Headline: DELAWARE RIVAS 15,825 AT RACES. Impact: This surge in attendance at Delaware Park inspired an entire line of betting-themed board games, turning family game nights into heated arguments over who knows the most about horses. Spoiler: it’s always Uncle Bob.. Fact: Ever notice how horse racing is the only sport where the animals are the stars, yet they don't get a dime? Talk about a rough career!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1971, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
INTC
Intel
Price in 1971
$0.18
Value in 2025
$199,890

Intel - If you invested $1,000 in 1971, it would be worth $199,890 today (199.9x return)

Rank #2
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1971
$0.35
Value in 2025
$590,335

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1971, it would be worth $590,335 today (590.3x return)

Rank #3
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1971
$0.39
Value in 2025
$373,578

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1971, it would be worth $373,578 today (373.6x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Green Lantern #85
Green Lantern #85
$250
Amazing Spider-Man #96
Amazing Spider-Man #96
$400
Green Lantern #87
Green Lantern #87
$600
House of Secrets #92
House of Secrets #92
$1,200
Savage Tales #1
Savage Tales #1
$300
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Weebles
Weebles
$75.00
Lawn Darts (Jarts)
Lawn Darts (Jarts)
$250.00
Nerf Football
Nerf Football
$900.00
Mastermind
Mastermind
$150.00
Magic Rocks
Magic Rocks
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Topps Baseball #513 Pete Rose
Topps Baseball #513 Pete Rose
$250
Topps Baseball #118 Thurman Munson
Topps Baseball #118 Thurman Munson
$199,999
Topps Basketball #55 Lew Alcindor
Topps Basketball #55 Lew Alcindor
$3,250
Topps Football #156 Terry Bradshaw
Topps Football #156 Terry Bradshaw
$1,500
Topps Baseball #341 Steve Garvey Rookie
Topps Baseball #341 Steve Garvey Rookie
$2,000