MAY 1, 1972

MONDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1972
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $168,834 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $1.90
Median_Home_Price: $28,320.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.53
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.29
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $1.80
First_Class_Stamp: $0.08
Milk_Price_Avg: $1.44
Top Movies From 1972
1 The Godfather
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The Godfather
2 The Poseidon Adventure
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The Poseidon Adventure
3 What's Up, Doc?
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What's Up, Doc?
4 Deliverance
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Deliverance
5 Jeremiah Johnson
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Jeremiah Johnson
6 Cabaret
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Cabaret
7 The Getaway
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The Getaway
8 Last Tango in Paris
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Last Tango in Paris
9 Lady Sings the Blues
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Lady Sings the Blues
10 Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex*
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex*
The Cowboys
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The Cowboys
The Hot Rock
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The Hot Rock
Cabaret
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Cabaret
The Culpepper Cattle Co.
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The Culpepper Cattle Co.
The Godfather
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The Godfather
Frogs
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Frogs
Pink Flamingos
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Pink Flamingos
What's Up, Doc?
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What's Up, Doc?
Silent Running
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Silent Running
Fritz the Cat
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Fritz the Cat
A Clockwork Orange
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A Clockwork Orange
Dirty Harry
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Dirty Harry
Fiddler on the Roof
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Fiddler on the Roof
Harold and Maude
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Harold and Maude
Straw Dogs
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Straw Dogs
Duel
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Duel
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Television On May 1, 1972
Columbo poster
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Columbo
Sesame Street poster
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Sesame Street
Bonanza poster
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Bonanza
Bewitched poster
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Bewitched
M*A*S*H poster
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M*A*S*H
Adam-12 poster
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Adam-12
Lassie poster
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Lassie
Mannix poster
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Mannix
The Story of May 1, 1972

On May 1, 1972, the United States celebrated a significant achievement in space exploration as Apollo 16 astronauts spent a full day on the lunar surface.

🧠 Inventions of 1972

Verified invention milestones and practical breakthroughs associated with the year.

1 Video Game Console (Magnavox Odyssey)
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Video Game Console (Magnavox Odyssey)
2 C Language
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C Language
3 Computed Tomography Commercial Use
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Computed Tomography Commercial Use
4 Inkjet Printing Concept
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Inkjet Printing Concept
5 Optical Disc Storage Concept
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Optical Disc Storage Concept
6 Automotive Airbag Prototype
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Automotive Airbag Prototype
7 Email Protocol Standardization
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Email Protocol Standardization
8 Electric Wheelchair Control System
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Electric Wheelchair Control System
9 Digital Signal Processing Theory
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Digital Signal Processing Theory
10 Reusable Spacecraft Studies
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Reusable Spacecraft Studies

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON May 1, 1972

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  • Headline: Exploring Literary Reviews and Their Impact. Impact: Had this book review been written by a time traveler, it could have inspired a literary revolution that changed the course of history—leading to the creation of a cult dedicated to reading books in zero gravity.. Fact: Did you know that book reviews are basically the Yelp reviews of the literary world? Just without the pictures of food..
  • Headline: Apollo 16 Astronauts' Recovery Day. Impact: The astronauts’ time on land after the moon could have sparked a global fascination with lunar vacations, leading to a booming industry in moon-themed resorts. Sadly, Earth’s tourism board never caught on.. Fact: Did you know that one small step for man was actually just a really big leap for mankind's vacation plans?.
  • Headline: Dole Endorses Nixon's Bombing Strategy. Impact: Senator Dole's endorsement led to the establishment of a secret society of political advisors who believe that bad decisions can be justified with enough confidence. Their meetings? Well, they’re still looking for a venue.. Fact: Fun fact: If you say ‘Nixon was right’ three times in front of a mirror, you might just summon an angry ghost with a penchant for controversy..
  • Headline: Cornell Squatters Dwindle; Serving of Papers Delayed. Impact: This protest could have inspired future generations to occupy not just buildings but also concepts—leading to an era where people protested against bad Wi-Fi by camping out in coffee shops.. Fact: Did you know that protesting is basically just a more intense version of 'I don't like this' but with more paperwork?.
  • Headline: Stage:. Impact: The play's mediocre reception may have influenced the creation of a new genre: 'The Mundane Theater,' where the most exciting plot twist is someone forgetting their keys.. Fact: Did you know a bathtub is actually a stage prop for many dramatic performances? Just ask anyone who’s ever taken a bubble bath while contemplating life..
  • Headline: 3 Journalism Awards Are Won by Reporters. Impact: These awards led to the rise of a secret journalism society that vowed to expose the truth... until they realized the truth doesn’t sell newspapers.. Fact: Did you know that journalists are just modern-day wizards? They turn coffee into articles—abracadabra!.
  • Headline: SUSPECT ARRESTED IN SUFFOLK RAPE. Impact: This tragic event highlighted the need for better support systems for victims, ultimately leading to reforms in local law enforcement and community safety initiatives.. Fact: Did you know that behind every terrible crime is a systemic failure? Let's hope we can fix that before the next headline hits..
  • Headline: Foe Captures 2 Positions in Cambodia. Impact: This military move inadvertently sparked a series of international debates leading to the invention of the 'International Game of Risk'—the only game where everyone loses.. Fact: Did you know that 'capture the flag' is not just a summer camp activity? Apparently, it can also be a geopolitical strategy..

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1972, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1972
$0.61
2025 dataset value
$343,942

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1972, it would be worth $343,942 today (343.9x return)

Rank #2
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1972
$0.54
2025 dataset value
$269,286

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1972, it would be worth $269,286 today (269.3x return)

Rank #3
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1972
$0.51
2025 dataset value
$292,010

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1972, it would be worth $292,010 today (292.0x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Amazing Spider-Man #121
The Amazing Spider-Man #121
$1,500
Swamp Thing #1
Swamp Thing #1
$200
Marvel Spotlight #5
Marvel Spotlight #5
$42,000
Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1
Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1
$300
The Tomb of Dracula #10
The Tomb of Dracula #10
$600
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Pong Home Console
Pong Home Console
$1,500.00
Uno
Uno
$700.00
Weebles
Weebles
$150.00
Shrinky Dinks
Shrinky Dinks
$25.00
Lite-Brite
Lite-Brite
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Pong
Pong
$50.00
Magnavox Odyssey (console and multiple games)
Magnavox Odyssey (console and multiple games)
$1,500.00
Table Tennis
Table Tennis
$1,656.00
Shooting Gallery
Shooting Gallery
$150.00
Football
Football
$288.75
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Roberto Clemente Topps #309
Roberto Clemente Topps #309
$250,000
Willie Mays Topps #49
Willie Mays Topps #49
$100,000
Nolan Ryan Topps #595
Nolan Ryan Topps #595
$70.00
Pete Rose Topps #559
Pete Rose Topps #559
$66,000.00
Wilt Chamberlain Topps #1
Wilt Chamberlain Topps #1
$37,800