JANUARY 14, 1976

WEDNESDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1976
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $283,401 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $2.50
Median_Home_Price: $37,760.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.88
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.40
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $2.29
First_Class_Stamp: $0.11
Milk_Price_Avg: $1.79
Top Movies From 1976
1 Rocky
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Rocky
2 A Star Is Born
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A Star Is Born
3 King Kong
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King Kong
4 Silver Streak
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Silver Streak
5 All the President's Men
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All the President's Men
6 The Omen
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The Omen
7 The Enforcer
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The Enforcer
8 Midway
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Midway
9 The Bad News Bears
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The Bad News Bears
10 Murder by Death
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Murder by Death
La Traviata
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La Traviata
End Play
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End Play
The Keeper
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The Keeper
The Mistress
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The Mistress
The Astrologer
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The Astrologer
Tom Sawyer
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Tom Sawyer
Operation: Daybreak
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Operation: Daybreak
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Friday Foster
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Friday Foster
Barry Lyndon
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Barry Lyndon
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Television On January 14, 1976
Columbo poster
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Columbo
Sesame Street poster
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Sesame Street
Saturday Night Live poster
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Saturday Night Live
M*A*S*H poster
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M*A*S*H
Barnaby Jones poster
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Barnaby Jones
Charlie's Angels poster
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Charlie's Angels
Nova poster
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Nova
The Story of January 14, 1976

On January 14, 1976, amidst political maneuvering, Democrats considered shifting their national convention from New York City due to concerns regarding logistics and costs.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of January 1976

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

1 Personal Computer (Apple I)
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Personal Computer (Apple I)
2 Inkjet Printer
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Inkjet Printer
3 Computerized Flight Management System
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Computerized Flight Management System
4 Digital Music Sampling
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Digital Music Sampling
5 Space Shuttle Heat Shield
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Space Shuttle Heat Shield
6 Medical CAT Scan Commercialization
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Medical CAT Scan Commercialization
7 Electronic Trading Systems
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Electronic Trading Systems
8 Automated Teller Network Expansion
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Automated Teller Network Expansion
9 Optical Character Recognition Systems
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Optical Character Recognition Systems
10 Home Video Recorder Popularization
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Home Video Recorder Popularization

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON January 14, 1976

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  • Headline: Democrats Consider Convention Relocation to Miami. Impact: If only the Democrats had moved their convention to Miami, maybe they would have accidentally started a trend of political parties holding their conventions in beach resorts. Imagine a world where debates happen in swim trunks. Would it be more civil? Probably not.. Fact: You know, because nothing screams 'serious politics' like a party in Miami. Just wait until they start serving mojitos in the press box..
  • Headline: Tragic Discovery in Fire Incident. Impact: Each tragedy leaves a mark on society. The loss of lives in this fire becomes a catalyst for fire safety reforms and emergency response protocols, leading to better preparedness in the future.. Fact: Fire safety regulations have come a long way since the days of just throwing sand on everything. Now we have fire drills that are almost as exciting as a trip to the dentist!.
  • Headline: Ford Appoints Morton to Assist In Policy Matters and Campaign. Impact: Morton's appointment could lead to a series of questionable policy decisions that will be debated for decades, ultimately leading to the rise of political memes. Thanks, Ford!. Fact: Morton was apparently chosen for his ability to provide 'incidental' help, which is probably code for 'I need a friend who can help me avoid awkward questions'..
  • Headline: Reagan Plans Iowa Rally In Move to Gain on Ford. Impact: Reagan's rally in Iowa sets the stage for a fierce primary battle, eventually leading to the rise of the modern-day political spectacle, where candidates compete for votes like they're auditioning for a reality TV show.. Fact: Iowa: where every presidential candidate's dream comes true or dies a tragic death, all in the span of a few cornfield photo ops..
  • Headline: Pennsylvania Grand Jury Asks Prosecution of Police Leaders. Impact: This grand jury's actions ripple through the justice system, prompting discussions about accountability and ethics in law enforcement that will resonate for generations. It becomes a crucial touchstone in the fight for police reform.. Fact: It's funny how the grand jury's recommendation could lead to more transparency in policing. Who would have thought that accountability might actually become a thing?.
  • Headline: Print‐to‐Speech Devices Are Expected to Aid the Blind. Impact: The introduction of these devices revolutionizes accessibility, paving the way for technological advancements that make the world more inclusive. Future generations will wonder how the blind ever managed without them.. Fact: Imagine if the blind started using these devices to eavesdrop on everything. Suddenly, the tables have turned!.
  • Headline: Ten Major Democratic Candidates Enter Presidential Primary in Pennsylvania. Impact: The sheer number of candidates leads to a cacophony of voices that confuses voters, ultimately resulting in a political landscape where every election feels like a chaotic game of musical chairs.. Fact: Ten candidates? That's not a primary; that's a party! Next time, they should just rent out a stadium..
  • Headline: Rolls‐Royce Airplane Deal Tentatively Backed by U.S.. Impact: This deal, if it goes through, could lead to a boom in luxury air travel, creating a whole new market for those who want to feel fancy while flying. Who needs commercial airlines when you can fly in style?. Fact: Because nothing says 'I made it' like having your own jet engine. Just remember to tip the pilots!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1976, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
BA
Boeing
Price in 1976
$0.29
2025 dataset value
$726,602

Boeing - If you invested $1,000 in 1976, it would be worth $726,602 today (726.6x return)

Rank #2
WMT
Walmart
Price in 1976
$0.01
2025 dataset value
$12,495,503

Walmart - If you invested $1,000 in 1976, it would be worth $12,495,503 today (12495.5x return)

Rank #3
INTC
Intel
Price in 1976
$0.18
2025 dataset value
$199,890

Intel - If you invested $1,000 in 1976, it would be worth $199,890 today (199.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Howard the Duck #1
Howard the Duck #1
$175
Eternals #1
Eternals #1
$7,500
Black Panther #1
Black Panther #1
$100
Logan's Run #1
Logan's Run #1
$450
Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man
Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man
$300
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Stretch Armstrong
Stretch Armstrong
$5,000.00
Cher Doll
Cher Doll
$250.00
The Sunshine Family
The Sunshine Family
$75.00
Electronics: Simon Game (Note: while not released in 1976, pre-release models and prototypes were popular in tech circles)
Electronics: Simon Game (Note: while not released in 1976, pre-release models and prototypes were popular in tech circles)
$150.00
C.B. McHaul Trucks
C.B. McHaul Trucks
$75.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Night Driver
Night Driver
$200.00
Breakout
Breakout
$13,800.00
Death Race
Death Race
$45.00
Blockade
Blockade
$200.00
Sea Wolf
Sea Wolf
$50.00
⚾ Notable Trading Cards
Topps Star Trek Series 1
Topps Star Trek Series 1
$200
Brooke Bond 'The Space Race'
Brooke Bond 'The Space Race'
$700,000
Marvel Super Heroes Stickers
Marvel Super Heroes Stickers
$250,000
Dairyland Sugar Daddy 'Dukes of Hazzard'
Dairyland Sugar Daddy 'Dukes of Hazzard'
$750