OCTOBER 15, 1979

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1979 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$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
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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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10
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
Time After Time
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Time After Time
Hardcore
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Hardcore
Phantasm
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Phantasm
The Champ
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The Champ
Yanks
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Yanks
Over the Edge
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Over the Edge
Prophecy
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Prophecy
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 from this era · October 15, 1979
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
Nova poster
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Nova

Exact-date daily brief

October 15, 1979

On October 15, 1979, a landmark development in education policy emerged as a state was reported to be the first in the nation for school spending. This significant investment highlighted a growing trend in educational reform as st...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of October 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 From October 15, 1979

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  • Headline: New York Leads Nation in School Funding. Impact: New York sets a precedent for school funding that eventually leads to an educational arms race. States start pouring money into education, hoping to outdo each other. The unexpected result? A nationwide obsession with school mascots, and a rise in competitive mascot suits that would put the Olympics to shame. Fact: Did you know that in New York, teachers are paid so well that they practically have a second job as professional coffee drinkers? Because, let's be honest, they need it!.
  • Headline: The Legacy of Peter Deliheim at RCA Records. Impact: Peter Deliheim's role at RCA Records inadvertently leads to the creation of the modern pop music industry, which eventually results in the rise of reality TV talent shows. The rest is just a sad, melodious chain reaction. Fact: Fun fact: RCA Records once had a pet parrot named 'Hitmaker'. It didn't really make hits, but it definitely squawked a lot about them!.
  • Headline: Understanding the Bridge Standings. Impact: The bridge deal mentioned sets off a series of infrastructure projects that lead to the creation of the world's most pointless bridges. The legacy? A global fascination with 'bridges to nowhere' and a booming market for selfie spots. Fact: Bridges are often just like relationships: if they aren't built right, they might end up collapsing spectacularly. But hey, at least you get a good story out of it!.
  • Headline: Kissed By a Gypsy, And an MG. Impact: John B Pepper's MG experience sparks a bizarre trend where sports cars become the ultimate symbol of romance. This leads to the invention of 'car-therapy' where couples argue over who gets to be the driver. The first MG is officially dubbed the 'Love Machine'. Fact: In 1948, MG sports cars were so alluring that even the tires seemed to flirt! They were known for their performance and their ability to impress dates, unlike most of us at the time.
  • Headline: 75,000 March in Capital in Drive To Support Homosexual Rights. Impact: This monumental march plants the seeds of LGBTQ+ rights movements worldwide, leading to the eventual establishment of Pride Month. Ironically, it also results in a sudden increase in rainbow-themed merchandise that no one asked for but everyone secretly loves. Fact: Did you know that the first Pride parades were actually just a bunch of people trying to find the best spot for a group selfie? True story!.
  • Headline: 9 G.O.P. Hopefuls Vie for Attention at an Iowa Dinner. Impact: The annual dinner becomes the template for political campaigns for decades. Candidates realize that food and awkward small talk can sway voters, leading to an explosion of dinner-themed political events, including the infamous 'Casserole Caucus'. Fact: Did you know that Iowa's political dinners have more drama than a soap opera? And just like soap operas, you can predict the plot twists, but you still can’t understand why anyone would watch!.
  • Headline: Article 2 — No Title. Impact: The Dalai Lama's teachings gain traction, leading to an unexpected rise in yoga studios in urban areas. This inadvertently contributes to a global obsession with kale smoothies and self-help books, creating a generation of 'enlightened' individuals who are still clueless. Fact: Yoga was once considered a niche activity; now, it's practically a requirement for influencers. Did you know that doing yoga in public has become the new way to show off your 'spiritual' side, right next to posting motivational quotes on Instagram?.
  • Headline: Number of Refugees From Vietnam Is Reported Off Sharply Since June. Impact: The drastic decline in Vietnamese refugees highlights the ongoing struggles and changes in international relations, leading to global discussions about immigration policies for decades to come. The ripple effect influences humanitarian efforts worldwide. Fact: The refugee crisis often brings to light the resilience of the human spirit. Did you know that many refugees have contributed significantly to their new communities, showing that sometimes the strongest roots grow from the hardest journeys?.
  • Headline: Workers Find ‘Flextime’ Makes for Flexible Living. Impact: The introduction of 'flextime' sends shockwaves through the corporate world, leading to a movement where employees start working from coffee shops, beaches, and even while lounging in their pajamas. The result? A rise in productivity levels and a significant decline in office dress codes. Fact: Did you know that 'flextime' was originally just called 'I’ll do it when I feel like it'? Apparently, that didn’t sound professional enough for the suits in the boardroom!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
WMT
Walmart
Price in 1979
$0.02
Stored 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
Stored 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
Stored 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