NOVEMBER 4, 1979

SUNDAY
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
Show screen release and event cards
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
Wise Blood
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Wise Blood
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
And Justice for All
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And Justice for All
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 · November 4, 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

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November 4, 1979

On November 4, 1979, golf champion Miss Alcott emerged victorious in a significant tournament, showcasing her skill and determination on the green. This accomplishment not only marked a pivotal moment for women's golf but also pro...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of November 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

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Headlines From November 4, 1979

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  • Headline: Amy Alcott Triumphs in Japan. Impact: Amy Alcott's victory at the golf tournament inspired a generation of women to not only take up golf but also to demand equal pay, leading to the eventual overthrow of all male-dominated sports leagues. Who knew one swing could change the world?. Fact: Did you know that Amy Alcott once said, 'Golf is like a love affair; if you don't take it seriously, it's no fun?' Sounds like a solid metaphor for many relationships!.
  • Headline: U.S. Triumphs Over Britain in Wightman Cup. Impact: The U.S. victory in tennis over Britain sparked a ten-year-long debate over whether tea or Gatorade is the superior beverage for athletes. Spoiler: Gatorade won, but not without a few bitter scones. Fact: Did you know the Wightman Cup was basically the 'middle school gym class' of international tennis? Just with more at stake and fewer dodgeballs.
  • Headline: Discover Graz: Austria's Green Heart. Impact: Alan Levy's article put Graz on the map, literally. As a result, tourism exploded, leading to an ironic shortage of Schnitzel and a rise in Austrian-themed hipster cafes worldwide. Thanks, Alan!. Fact: Did you know that Graz was the first city to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Austria? Apparently, it's not just a pretty face!.
  • Headline: Philippine Rebels Hijack Boat. Impact: This hijacking incident triggered an international debate about piracy, leading to the popularization of pirate-themed parties in suburban America. Who knew? Pirates are now just a costume choice!. Fact: Did you know that the word 'hijack' originally referred to stealing a horse? So, in a way, these rebels were just updating the definition to include boats. Progress!.
  • Headline: ‘Self‐Defense’ Against Crime Is Growing in France. Impact: The self-defense campaign in France sent shockwaves through the nation, leading to an uptick in DIY home security kits. Now every French home is basically a fortress—bonjour, uninvited guests!. Fact: Did you know that the French have a saying, 'Il faut souffrir pour être beau'? Looks like they decided to add, 'Il faut apprendre à se défendre pour rester beau' (One must learn to defend oneself to stay beautiful)!.
  • Headline: Best Sellers. Impact: The collaboration between Vonnegut and Chermayeff paved the way for future artist-writer partnerships, resulting in a boom of quirky coffee table books that no one actually reads. But hey, they look great on shelves!. Fact: Did you know that Kurt Vonnegut once claimed he was a 'creative writing teacher who taught students how to write like they were already dead?' Sounds like he was preparing them for the publishing industry.
  • Headline: Racial Issue Clouds Sale of Roslyn Church. Impact: The racial issue surrounding the church sale became a flashpoint for discussions on race relations in America, ultimately leading to the hashtag #NotJustAChurchSale trending. Because nothing says progress like social media outrage!. Fact: Did you know that churches have been at the center of racial disputes for centuries? Apparently, the sacred places aren't so sacred after all when it comes to real estate!.
  • Headline: Tomato Wars: Mexico Wins One. Impact: The tomato wars led to the inevitable rise of the 'Tomato Libertarians,' who believe that tomatoes should be free for all. This eventually sparked a national debate over freedom fries. It's a slippery slope from salsa to anarchy!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more volatile than tomato prices is the number of memes created about them? #TomatoGate could have been a thing!.
  • Headline: Far Away From It All In the Dry Tortugas. Impact: The travel piece on Dry Tortugas ignited a trend for 'off-the-grid' vacations, leading to a surge in people pretending to enjoy isolation while still posting their experiences on Instagram. Because, you know, it’s not real unless you share it!. Fact: Did you know that Dry Tortugas is only accessible by boat or seaplane? So, it’s basically the hipster version of 'going off the grid.'.
  • Headline: FILM VIEW. Impact: The film retrospectives in New York led to a revival of interest in classic cinema, ultimately resulting in a bizarre trend of people dressing as their favorite old-timey movie characters at brunch. Who says nostalgia doesn’t have a sense of style?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'film retrospective' sounds fancy but is essentially just a reason for people to binge-watch movies under the guise of culture? It’s like calling pizza 'Italian cuisine'!.

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