SEPTEMBER 12, 1979

WEDNESDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1979
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $283,595 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $2.95
Median_Home_Price: $44,840.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $1.13
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.47
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $2.66
First_Class_Stamp: $0.14
Milk_Price_Avg: $2.06
Top Movies From 1979
1 Kramer vs. Kramer
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Kramer vs. Kramer
2 The Amityville Horror
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The Amityville Horror
3 Rocky II
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Rocky II
4 Apocalypse Now
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Apocalypse Now
5 Star Trek: The Motion Picture
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture
6 Alien
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Alien
7 The Muppet Movie
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The Muppet Movie
8 10
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9 The Jerk
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The Jerk
10 Moonraker
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Moonraker
The Warriors
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The Warriors
The China Syndrome
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The China Syndrome
Escape from Alcatraz
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Escape from Alcatraz
Norma Rae
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Norma Rae
The Onion Field
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The Onion Field
Agatha
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Agatha
Saint Jack
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Saint Jack
The Great Train Robbery
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The Great Train Robbery
The In-Laws
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The In-Laws
Manhattan
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Manhattan
Breaking Away
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Breaking Away
Love at First Bite
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Love at First Bite
Hair
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Hair
The Deer Hunter
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The Deer Hunter
Meatballs
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Meatballs
The Frisco Kid
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The Frisco Kid
Hardcore
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Hardcore
Phantasm
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Phantasm
The Champ
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The Champ
Over the Edge
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Over the Edge
Escape to Athena
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Escape to Athena
Superman
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Superman
Halloween
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Halloween
The Millionaire
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The Millionaire
The Lord of the Rings
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The Lord of the Rings
Les Misérables
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Les Misérables
Brass Target
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Brass Target
Starcrash
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Starcrash
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Television On September 12, 1979
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
Dallas poster
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Dallas
M*A*S*H poster
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M*A*S*H
The Love Boat poster
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The Love Boat
Barnaby Jones poster
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Barnaby Jones
Charlie's Angels poster
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Charlie's Angels
The Story of September 12, 1979

On September 12, 1979, Congress expressed skepticism regarding Chrysler Corporation's request for a federal bailout amidst an economic downturn.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 1979

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

1 Personal Computer Operating System
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Personal Computer Operating System
2 Mobile Cellular Network Deployment
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Mobile Cellular Network Deployment
3 Portable Computer Concept
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Portable Computer Concept
4 Computer-Aided Manufacturing Software
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Computer-Aided Manufacturing Software
5 Digital Camera Sensor Improvements
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Digital Camera Sensor Improvements
6 Medical MRI Commercialization
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Medical MRI Commercialization
7 Automotive Electronic Engine Control Unit
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Automotive Electronic Engine Control Unit
8 Electronic Mail Standardization
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Electronic Mail Standardization
9 Space Shuttle Avionics System
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Space Shuttle Avionics System
10 Video Game Handheld Concept
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Video Game Handheld Concept

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON September 12, 1979

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  • Headline: Resurgence of Transit Infrastructure Investment. Impact: The resurgence of transit-line building sparked a minor real estate gold rush, leading to developers vying for the title of 'Most Overpriced Apartment Complex' and creating a magical land where a shoebox can cost a fortune.. Fact: Did you know that if you invest in enough transit lines, you can charge people a premium to live near them? Welcome to the 21st century, where location is everything—except in your budget..
  • Headline: Congress Skeptical On Chrysler. Impact: Congress's reluctance to support Chrysler led to a series of dramatic corporate bailouts, causing a wave of 'save our company' campaigns that would make a reality TV show jealous. Who knew financial drama was so entertaining?. Fact: Did you know that the spirit of free enterprise really means waiting until your business is sinking before asking for help? Truly inspiring!.
  • Headline: Careers. Impact: The rise of corporate secretaries as crucial figures led to a world where they became the unsung heroes of boardrooms, secretly holding all the power while pretending to just take notes. Watch out, CEOs—they’re coming for your coffee!. Fact: Did you know that corporate secretaries can make more than some CEOs? It's like the plot twist nobody saw coming..
  • Headline: MORE U.S AID SOUGHT BY EGYPT AND ISRAEL. Impact: The request for increased aid led to the U.S. becoming the world's most generous uncle, providing money and military support, which ultimately helped fuel complex geopolitical tensions that would last for decades. Thanks, Uncle Sam!. Fact: Did you know that sending money can sometimes lead to more problems? It’s like giving a kid a credit card—chaos usually ensues..
  • Headline: A Guide To New York Cooking Schools. Impact: The rise of cooking schools in NYC resulted in a gourmet explosion, leading to a generation of hipsters who can make artisanal toast but can't boil an egg. Culinary skills? More like culinary selfies.. Fact: Did you know that cooking schools can turn anyone into a 'chef' in about six months? Just add a beret and a French accent!.
  • Headline: Police Practice Driving Habits To Cut Gas Use. Impact: The initiative to cut gasoline use led to an unexpected trend of police officers becoming eco-warriors, paving the way for future efforts to make law enforcement more environmentally friendly. Who knew chasing bad guys would also save the planet?. Fact: Did you know that police cars are some of the worst offenders for fuel consumption? But hey, at least they're trying!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1979, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
WMT
Walmart
Price in 1979
$0.02
2025 dataset value
$6,997,064

Walmart - If you invested $1,000 in 1979, it would be worth $6,997,064 today (6997.1x return)

Rank #2
INTC
Intel
Price in 1979
$0.18
2025 dataset value
$199,890

Intel - If you invested $1,000 in 1979, it would be worth $199,890 today (199.9x return)

Rank #3
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1979
$0.50
2025 dataset value
$417,979

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1979, it would be worth $417,979 today (418.0x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
X-Men #129
X-Men #129
$1,500
Iron Man #118
Iron Man #118
$150
Batman #313
Batman #313
$20
Micronauts #1
Micronauts #1
$164.00
Superman #331
Superman #331
$10
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Simon
Simon
$1,000.00
LEGO Space Sets
LEGO Space Sets
$400.00
Star Wars Action Figures
Star Wars Action Figures
$300.00
My Little Pony
My Little Pony
$150.00
Atari 2600
Atari 2600
$6,500.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Asteroids
Asteroids
Unknown
Lunar Lander
Lunar Lander
$50.00
Galaxian
Galaxian
$262.70
Adventure
Adventure
$5,000.00
Star Raiders
Star Raiders
$5,000.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card #18
O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card #18
$1,290,000
Topps Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card #18
Topps Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card #18
$8,000
Garry Unger Kolner EC Card
Garry Unger Kolner EC Card
$1,000
Topps Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Series 1 Luke Skywalker
Topps Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Series 1 Luke Skywalker
$1,000
1979 Hostess Baseball George Brett
1979 Hostess Baseball George Brett
$4,920.00