FEBRUARY 21, 1973

WEDNESDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1973
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $195,416 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $2.05
Median_Home_Price: $30,680.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.62
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.32
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $1.92
First_Class_Stamp: $0.09
Milk_Price_Avg: $1.53
Top Movies From 1973
1 The Exorcist
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The Exorcist
2 The Sting
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The Sting
3 American Graffiti
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American Graffiti
4 Papillon
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Papillon
5 The Way We Were
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The Way We Were
6 Magnum Force
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Magnum Force
7 Live and Let Die
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Live and Let Die
8 Robin Hood
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Robin Hood
9 Paper Moon
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Paper Moon
10 Serpico
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Serpico
Save the Tiger
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Save the Tiger
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
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The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
The Heartbreak Kid
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The Heartbreak Kid
The Poseidon Adventure
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The Poseidon Adventure
Avanti!
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Avanti!
The Getaway
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The Getaway
Sleuth
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Sleuth
Pete 'n' Tillie
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Pete 'n' Tillie
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Images
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1776
Man of La Mancha
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Man of La Mancha
February 21, 1973 Trivia
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Television On February 21, 1973
Columbo poster
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Columbo
Sesame Street poster
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Sesame Street
Bonanza poster
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Bonanza
M*A*S*H poster
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M*A*S*H
Barnaby Jones poster
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Barnaby Jones
Adam-12 poster
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Adam-12
The Waltons poster
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The Waltons
Lassie poster
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Lassie
The Story of February 21, 1973

On February 21, 1973, Vietnam experienced a significant escalation in hostilities, marking a troubling return to violence after a brief lull.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of February 1973

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

1 Cellular Telephone System
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Cellular Telephone System
2 Global Positioning System Concept
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Global Positioning System Concept
3 Ethernet
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Ethernet
4 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Theory
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Theory
5 Electronic Fuel Injection Mass Adoption
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Electronic Fuel Injection Mass Adoption
6 Word Processing Software
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Word Processing Software
7 Portable Video Camera
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Portable Video Camera
8 Microwave Oven Popularization
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Microwave Oven Popularization
9 Automated Warehouse Systems
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Automated Warehouse Systems
10 Computer Mouse Refinement
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Computer Mouse Refinement

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON February 21, 1973

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  • Headline: Controversy Over Teacher Transfer in Newark. Impact: When Dr. Pfeffer blamed white parents, a secret society of rebellious suburban kids was formed, leading to the rise of ironic T-shirt companies that thrived on the chaos of cultural boycotts. Who knew a school transfer could spark a fashion revolution?. Fact: Did you know that blaming parents for their children's actions has been a time-honored tradition? Just ask any teenager!.
  • Headline: Surge in Vietnam Hostilities Observed. Impact: The spike in fighting? Just a minor hiccup in the grand tapestry of war that would eventually lead to endless debates over the effectiveness of cease-fires. Spoiler: they seldom work out as planned.. Fact: Did you know that in the history of warfare, 'cease-fire' often translates to 'let's reload our weapons'?.
  • Headline: Coffee Demands Inquiry into Kugler's Actions. Impact: This demand for a grand jury birthed a long-standing tradition of political drama in New Jersey, leading to the popular reality show 'Real Politicians of New Jersey'—coming soon to a streaming service near you.. Fact: Fun fact: New Jersey politics have more plot twists than a soap opera. Tune in for the next episode!.
  • Headline: Trudeau Budget Wins Backing, Averting Threat to Leadership. Impact: Trudeau's budget victory prevented a political meltdown, keeping him in power long enough to inspire the infamous 'Trudeau hairstyle' trend among politicians worldwide. Who knew budgets could be so stylish?. Fact: Did you know that Canadian politics often resembles a high-stakes hockey game? It’s all about maintaining control and avoiding unnecessary checks!.
  • Headline: $135,000 Bank Loss Here Disclosed in Court Action. Impact: This bank loss revealed a deep-seated issue in financial oversight, leading to a series of regulations that would make future bankers think twice before 'losing' money. Who knew that courtroom drama could lead to better fiscal responsibility?. Fact: Did you know that banks losing money is the adult version of losing your lunch money? Except in this case, it involves a lot more paperwork!.
  • Headline: Court Lets Stand Ruling Protecting Jobs of Political Appointees. Impact: This ruling established a precedent that would ensure political appointees could keep their jobs, leading to a never-ending cycle of political loyalty and backroom deals that would make any soap opera writer jealous.. Fact: Political appointments are like bad relationships; sometimes you just can’t let go, no matter how toxic they are!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1973, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1973
$0.78
2025 dataset value
$185,625

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1973, it would be worth $185,625 today (185.6x return)

Rank #2
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1973
$0.74
2025 dataset value
$200,926

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1973, it would be worth $200,926 today (200.9x return)

Rank #3
MO
Philip Morris
Price in 1973
$0.02
2025 dataset value
$2,433,689

Philip Morris - If you invested $1,000 in 1973, it would be worth $2,433,689 today (2433.7x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Incredible Hulk #181
The Incredible Hulk #181
$39,000
Amazing Spider-Man #121
Amazing Spider-Man #121
$1,200
Amazing Spider-Man #122
Amazing Spider-Man #122
$700
House of Secrets #92
House of Secrets #92
$1,200
Avengers #112
Avengers #112
$175
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Shrinky Dinks
Shrinky Dinks
$75.00
Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle
Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle
$1,050.00
Spirograph
Spirograph
$150.00
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Trolley
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Trolley
$150.00
Big Wheel
Big Wheel
$30.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Pong
Pong
$50.00
Gotcha
Gotcha
$350.00
Space Race
Space Race
$200.00
Lemans
Lemans
$1,000.00
Brunswick Europlay
Brunswick Europlay
Unknown
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Marvel Value Stamps Series A
Marvel Value Stamps Series A
$10,000
Topps Wacky Packages Series 4
Topps Wacky Packages Series 4
$1,937.50
Topps Baseball Insert: Action Emblems '73
Topps Baseball Insert: Action Emblems '73
$100
1973 Kellogg's Tony the Tiger 3-D Card
1973 Kellogg's Tony the Tiger 3-D Card
$1,500
1973 & 1974 Matchbox Auto Show
1973 & 1974 Matchbox Auto Show
$250,000