FEBRUARY 10, 1974

SUNDAY
1974 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1974
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $448,803 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$2.20
Median Home Price$33,040.00
Gas Price Avg$0.70
Bread Price Avg$0.34
Movie Ticket Avg$2.04
First Class Stamp$0.10
Milk Price Avg$1.62
Top Movies From 1974
Show screen release and event cards
1 Blazing Saddles
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Blazing Saddles
2 The Towering Inferno
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The Towering Inferno
3 The Trial of Billy Jack
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The Trial of Billy Jack
4 Young Frankenstein
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Young Frankenstein
5 Earthquake
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Earthquake
6 The Godfather Part II
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The Godfather Part II
7 Airport 1975
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Airport 1975
8 The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams
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The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams
9 The Longest Yard
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The Longest Yard
10 Murder on the Orient Express
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Murder on the Orient Express
Serpico
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Serpico
The Exorcist
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The Exorcist
Papillon
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Papillon
Magnum Force
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Magnum Force
Sleeper
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Sleeper
The Sting
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The Sting
Badlands
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Badlands
Robin Hood
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Robin Hood

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February 10, 1974

On February 10, 1974, significant developments in the world of education, culture, and international policy were highlighted through various headlines. One of the most impactful stories was the initiative titled 'Fashions Will Aid...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of February 1974

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

1 Personal Computer Prototype
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Personal Computer Prototype
2 Optical Barcode Scanner
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Optical Barcode Scanner
3 Magnetic Bubble Memory
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Magnetic Bubble Memory
4 Digital Calculator (Handheld)
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Digital Calculator (Handheld)
5 Electronic Voting Systems Pilot
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Electronic Voting Systems Pilot
6 Voice Response System
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Voice Response System
7 Automated Weather Satellite
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Automated Weather Satellite
8 Computer Graphics Workstation
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Computer Graphics Workstation
9 Medical Ultrasound Imaging Refinement
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Medical Ultrasound Imaging Refinement
10 Automotive Emissions Control Catalytic Converter
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Automotive Emissions Control Catalytic Converter

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From February 10, 1974

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  • Headline: Fashion Show Luncheon for Community Support. Impact: The fashion show-luncheon at Gill-St Bernard School sparked a trend that led to the eventual rise of Instagram influencers. Who knew that a few parents in New Jersey would indirectly create a multi-billion dollar industry of people monetizing their lunch choices?. Fact: If you think fashion shows are just about clothes, think again! They were once used to distract people from the fact that their kids were learning math.
  • Headline: Elly Ameling's Insightful Performing Philosophy. Impact: Elly Ameling's philosophy on performance led to the birth of the 'soprano wellness movement,' where singers now offer yoga classes between arias. Yes, because nothing says relaxation like hitting those high notes. Fact: Sopranos often have a reputation for being dramatic. But when you sing at the Met, the stakes are high, and so are the vocal ranges!.
  • Headline: Navigating Oil Policy Amidst Conflict. Impact: Prof Edith Penrose's analysis of the oil crisis inspired countless conspiracy theories about how the oil industry has been manipulating global politics—because who doesn’t love a good conspiracy theory over breakfast?. Fact: Oil politics are so complicated that even savvy consumers sometimes think 'fracking' is just a fancy term for a dance move.
  • Headline: Sam Goldwyn Always Had the Last Word. Impact: Samuel Goldwyn's last words were not only the final addition to his illustrious career but also inspired a generation of film producers to think that talking in quotes would make them more profound. Spoiler: it didn’t. Fact: Goldwyn was known for his memorable quotes, but I bet he never anticipated the rise of social media where everyone thinks they're a director with a profound thing to say!.
  • Headline: More Teachers Vie for Boards. Impact: The increase in teachers running for school boards led to a slow but steady transformation of educational policies towards a more teacher-centric approach. Who knew that teachers could actually have a say in their own working conditions?. Fact: Running for school board is basically the adult version of having a lemonade stand—lots of effort for very little return, and you might just end up with a lot of sticky fingers.
  • Headline: Seoul Indicates It Will Not Permit Kidnapped Politician to Leave Korea. Impact: Kim Dae Jung's kidnapping became a pivotal moment that ultimately led to greater international scrutiny and dialogue around human rights in South Korea. Talk about a kidnapping that changed the game!. Fact: Kim Dae Jung later won the Nobel Peace Prize, proving that sometimes, a dramatic backstory can really boost one's resume.
  • Headline: Rhodesia Is Raising Size of Her Army To Press Campaign Against Guerrillas. Impact: Rhodesia's military campaign against guerrillas inadvertently set off a series of regional conflicts and international sanctions that would last for decades. Who knew a 'free-fire zone' would lead to a not-so-free future?. Fact: The term 'guerrilla warfare' sounds so much more fun than it actually is. It’s not like they’re just having a picnic in the woods.
  • Headline: In Pagopago, It's Time For 38‐Man Crew. Race. Impact: The rowing regattas in Pago Pago ignited a fierce rivalry that eventually led to the establishment of the Polynesian Rowing Federation. Who knew competitive rowing could become a full-blown international affair?. Fact: Rowing is the only sport where you can sit down and still win a race! Talk about a perfect excuse to skip leg day.
  • Headline: Lead‐Poison Cases Declinein Brooklyn. Impact: The decline of lead poisoning cases in Brooklyn led to a massive public health campaign that saved countless children from lifelong health issues. Sometimes, it takes a crisis to spark real change—who would have thought?. Fact: Lead poisoning was so common that it was practically a rite of passage for kids in certain neighborhoods. Thankfully, we’ve moved past the days when 'lead paint' was just an art supply.
  • Headline: Penn Wins Polar Bear Track. Impact: Penn's fourth straight win at the Polar Bear track meet solidified a legacy that would inspire future athletes to brave frigid conditions for the sake of glory. Or maybe just to brag about it later—because that's what sports are all about!. Fact: Polar Bear meets are basically the winter equivalent of summer camp for athletes, minus the s'mores and with a lot more frostbite.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1974
$0.66
Stored value
$222,233

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1974, it would be worth $222,233 today (222.2x return)

Rank #2
MO
Philip Morris
Price in 1974
$0.02
Stored value
$2,553,677

Philip Morris - If you invested $1,000 in 1974, it would be worth $2,553,677 today (2553.7x return)

Rank #3
BA
Boeing
Price in 1974
$0.13
Stored value
$1,592,290

Boeing - If you invested $1,000 in 1974, it would be worth $1,592,290 today (1592.3x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Incredible Hulk #181
The Incredible Hulk #181
$39,000
The Amazing Spider-Man #129
The Amazing Spider-Man #129
$1,500
Giant-Size X-Men #1
Giant-Size X-Men #1
$13,300
Jungle Action #6
Jungle Action #6
$40,000
Tomb of Dracula #25
Tomb of Dracula #25
$300
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
$250.00
Tonka Mighty Dump Truck
Tonka Mighty Dump Truck
$75.00
Shrinky Dinks
Shrinky Dinks
$25.00
Playmobil Figures
Playmobil Figures
$150.00
Rock'em Sock'em Robots
Rock'em Sock'em Robots
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Maze War
Maze War
$500.00
Gran Trak 10
Gran Trak 10
$20.00
Tank
Tank
$33,400.00
Spasim
Spasim
$200.00
Qwak!
Qwak!
$89.12
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1974 Topps Hank Aaron #1
1974 Topps Hank Aaron #1
$5,000
1974 Topps Dave Winfield Rookie #456
1974 Topps Dave Winfield Rookie #456
$5,000
1974 Topps Reggie Jackson #130
1974 Topps Reggie Jackson #130
$33,500.00
1974 Topps Nolan Ryan #20
1974 Topps Nolan Ryan #20
$49,620.00
1974 Unocal 76 Coins Hank Aaron
1974 Unocal 76 Coins Hank Aaron
$1,500