DECEMBER 31, 1973

MONDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1973
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $195,416 IN 2025
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 By December 31, 1973
1 The Exorcist
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The Exorcist
2 The Sting
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The Sting
3 Papillon
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Papillon
4 Serpico
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Serpico
5 Magnum Force
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Magnum Force
6 The Three Musketeers
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The Three Musketeers
7 Sleeper
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Sleeper
8 The Last Detail
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The Last Detail
9 Robin Hood
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Robin Hood
10 American Graffiti
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American Graffiti
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
Paper Moon
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Paper Moon
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 Holy Mountain
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The Holy Mountain
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
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Television On December 31, 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 December 31, 1973

On December 31, 1973, the world was witnessing pivotal shifts in socio-political landscapes, particularly regarding the tense relations between Peking and Taiwan as both entities continued to navigate their diplomatic stances.

🧠 Inventions of 1973

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

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

The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers

HEADLINES ON December 31, 1973

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  • Headline: Garrrett's Return to Cowboys Coaching Staff. Impact: If Garrett hadn't rejoined the Cowboys, perhaps they'd never have discovered their true calling as America's most dramatic reality show, complete with flashy outfits and existential crises.. Fact: Did you know that coaching a football team is basically like herding cats? Except the cats are millionaires and they can throw a football 60 yards..
  • Headline: Diplomatic Tensions: Peking and Taiwan. Impact: This diplomatic tango between the U.S. and China over Taiwan set the stage for decades of geopolitical chess, where every move could lead to a global crisis or just a really awkward dinner party.. Fact: Did you know that Taiwan is home to some of the best bubble tea in the world? Because nothing says international relations like a good drink..
  • Headline: Impact of 1973 Abortion Legalization. Impact: The Supreme Court's decision not only changed individual lives but also sparked a nationwide conversation that continues to ripple through society, influencing everything from women's rights to political campaigns, and likely the plot of every future dystopian novel.. Fact: Did you know that before legal abortions, some people thought it was a good idea to try home remedies? Spoiler: it wasn't..
  • Headline: Surgery for Buoniconti. Impact: Buoniconti's surgery not only showcased the physical toll of professional sports but also highlighted the evolving medical practices in athletics, paving the way for better care (and more lucrative insurance policies) for future players.. Fact: Did you know that bone chips are not the snack you want to find in your sports drink? Just saying..
  • Headline: Common Denominators, High and Low. Impact: This article's exploration of societal myths paved the way for conspiracy theories that would flourish in the digital age, proving that ignorance is indeed bliss, even if it's often mistaken for political discourse.. Fact: Did you know that believing in conspiracies can sometimes be more comforting than facing reality? It’s like a warm blanket of delusion..
  • Headline: Traffic in Wildlife. Impact: The proposed curtailment of wildlife trafficking led to a greater awareness of conservation efforts, inspiring future generations to advocate for the furry and scaly inhabitants of our planet. Who knew that a few bureaucrats could spark a global movement?. Fact: Did you know that in some cultures, owning exotic pets is seen as a status symbol? Because nothing says 'I made it' like a pet iguana..
  • Headline: Endgame: 2. Impact: This commentary on the oil crisis laid the groundwork for the environmental movements of the 21st century, proving that sometimes it takes a few oil spills to get people to think about the planet.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'endgame' is used in chess? Spoiler: humanity is not winning this game..

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1973, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1973
$0.78
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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