MARCH 31, 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
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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
The Great Gatsby
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The Great Gatsby
Serpico
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Serpico
The Exorcist
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The Exorcist
The Sugarland Express
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The Sugarland Express
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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Exact-date daily brief

March 31, 1974

On March 31, 1974, the headlines were dominated by the wedding of U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Nancy Maginnes. This event took place against the backdrop of a nation grappling with the implications of the Watergate...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 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

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Headlines From March 31, 1974

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  • Headline: Celebrity Dining at DeeDee's in Opelousas. Impact: DeeDee's restaurant in Opelousas became a secret portal to the elite, where celebrity sightings allegedly caused a surge in local tourism—because nothing says high culture like a good gumbo!. Fact: Fun fact: If you eat at a restaurant where celebrities dine, you can almost pretend you’re famous too. Just don’t order the salad.
  • Headline: Rising Prices in Textile Industry Debate. Impact: The concerns of textile magnates over clothing prices led to the rise of fast fashion, which, in turn, contributed to the existential crisis of closet space for millennials. Thanks a lot, 1970s executives!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'fast fashion' was born from executives worrying about their profits? Who knew capitalism could also create a wardrobe crisis for the ages?.
  • Headline: Kissinger Weds Nancy Maginnes. Impact: Kissinger's marriage to Nancy Maginnes marked the beginning of a trend where political figures' personal lives overshadowed their professional achievements—because who doesn’t want to gossip about the Secretary of State's love life?. Fact: Ironically, the best diplomatic strategy was probably in Kissinger's wedding vows. Love conquers all, or at least it gets you a better seat at state dinners!.
  • Headline: Norton Gets Out—Foreman Boxed In. Impact: Foreman's tax troubles led to a whole new level of celebrity financial scrutiny, paving the way for future athletes to hire accountants with the same zeal as they do trainers—because who wants to end up in a tax bracket they can’t afford?. Fact: Who knew that getting boxed in by tax issues would become a rite of passage for athletes? At least they can still throw punches in the ring.
  • Headline: The National Interest. Impact: This inquiry into impeachment became the blueprint for political drama in the U.S., with future presidents looking over their shoulders as Congress sharpened its metaphorical knives—talk about a scary game of 'who's next?'. Fact: Impeachment inquiries are like reality TV for politicians—lots of drama, and everyone’s just waiting to see who gets voted off the island!.
  • Headline: Better, Not Bigger. Impact: The population control orders in St. Petersburg inspired countless other cities to think they could actually manage urban growth, leading to the rise of zoning meetings where dreams go to die. Fact: Did you know that 'mindless expansion' is just another way of saying 'we didn't bother to plan'? Welcome to urban development, folks!.
  • Headline: KISSINGER TERMS DAYAN PROPOSAL ON GOLAN ‘USEFUL’. Impact: Kissinger's 'useful' comment on the Golan Heights made it fashionable for politicians to use vague, optimistic language to mask their true intentions—a trend that still baffles voters today. Fact: Fun fact: Politicians love calling plans 'useful' when they really mean 'let's just throw some buzzwords around and hope no one notices we have no real strategy!'.
  • Headline: WAR‐RULES TALKS lc CLOSE IN GENEVA. Impact: The Geneva talks set the stage for ongoing debates about war rules, helping to ensure that future conflicts would be waged with at least a hint of civility—because why fight dirty when you can have rules?. Fact: Did you know that updating war rules is like trying to change the rules of Monopoly? Expect lots of arguing and no one really agreeing on anything!.

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