NOVEMBER 17, 1973

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1973 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$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
Show screen release and event cards
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
The Day of the Jackal
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The Day of the Jackal
Bang the Drum Slowly
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Bang the Drum Slowly
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
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The Friends of Eddie Coyle
Lady Ice
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Lady Ice
Charlotte's Web
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Charlotte's Web
Jesus Christ Superstar
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Soylent Green
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Soylent Green
High Plains Drifter
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High Plains Drifter
Scarecrow
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Scarecrow
Enter the Dragon
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Enter the Dragon
Mean Streets
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Mean Streets
The Long Goodbye
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The Long Goodbye
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
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Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
O Lucky Man!
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O Lucky Man!
Westworld
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Westworld
Dillinger
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Dillinger
The Mack
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The Mack
Coffy
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Coffy
Save the Tiger
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Save the Tiger
The Iceman Cometh
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The Iceman Cometh
The Homecoming
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The Homecoming
The Hireling
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The Hireling
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
Images
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Images
1776
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1776
Man of La Mancha
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Man of La Mancha

November 17, 1973 Trivia

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Exact-date daily brief

November 17, 1973

On November 17, 1973, significant legal and political events unfolded in the United States. A delay was granted in a high-profile legal case involving two suspects accused of 17 brutal killings along the coast, reflecting growing...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of November 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 From November 17, 1973

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  • Headline: Delay in High-Profile Murder Case. Impact: The delay in the case against the killers inadvertently sparked a decades-long debate over judicial efficiency and the ethics of trial delays, leading to the creation of countless true crime podcasts. Thanks, guys!. Fact: Did you know that this case was so sensational that, had it happened today, it would probably have its own Netflix mini-series? Because nothing screams 'justice' like binge-watching the details of a murder trial.
  • Headline: Dairylea Milk Adulteration Admitted at State Hearing. Impact: The admission of milk adulteration sent shockwaves through the dairy industry, leading to stricter regulations that eventually spawned the beloved 'Got Milk?' campaign. Because nothing says trust like a celebrity endorsing dairy. Fact: Did you know that before this scandal, milk was considered a health elixir? Now it just makes you question your life choices and whether you should become a lactose-intolerant vegan.
  • Headline: TROOPS IN ATHENS MOVE ON CAMPUS TO QUELL PROTEST. Impact: The violent crackdown on student protests in Athens not only quelled that uprising but also inspired future generations of activists across the globe. Sometimes it takes a tank to remind people that they can stand up against oppression. Fact: Did you know that this incident was one of the catalysts for Greece's eventual transition to democracy? Funny how a little authoritarianism can make people crave freedom.
  • Headline: FIREMEN VOTED AGAINST STRIKE; BALLOTS MISSING. Impact: The missing ballots scandal fueled conspiracy theories that would make even the most seasoned political junkie raise an eyebrow. Now, we all know a missing ballot means something nefarious is afoot, right?. Fact: Did you know that this incident paved the way for countless political cartoons poking fun at how 'transparent' the voting process really is? Because nothing says democracy like a good laugh at election chaos.
  • Headline: Skylab 3 Crew Docks With Lab in Orbit As Astronauts Begin 84‐Day Mission. Impact: The successful docking of Skylab 3 marked a significant leap in human space exploration, paving the way for future missions and the eventual obsession with sending humans to Mars. Thanks a lot, Skylab, for setting unrealistic expectations!. Fact: Did you know that Skylab was essentially the first 'home in space'? Talk about a cramped apartment—less room than your average New York City studio!.
  • Headline: Nixon Reportedly Asserts Cox Reneged on Tapes Compromise. Impact: Nixon's accusations regarding Cox and the tapes led to more conspiracy theories than a season of 'The X-Files.' The fallout from Watergate would eventually shape American politics for decades, making it a case study in political scandal. Fact: Did you know that 'Watergate' became such a buzzword that it’s now synonymous with political scandal? Just think of all the poor hotels named Watergate that had to rebrand themselves.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1973
$0.78
Stored 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
Stored 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
Stored 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