JULY 26, 1982

MONDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1982
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $158,107 IN 2025
Min_Wage_Hourly: $3.24
Median_Home_Price: $53,580.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $1.21
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.54
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $3.07
First_Class_Stamp: $0.17
Milk_Price_Avg: $2.28
Top Movies By July 26, 1982
1 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
2 Poltergeist
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Poltergeist
3 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
4 Firefox
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Firefox
5 Tron
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Tron
6 The World According to Garp
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The World According to Garp
7 The Secret of NIMH
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The Secret of NIMH
8 The Thing
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The Thing
9 Zapped!
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Zapped!
10 Raiders of the Lost Ark
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Raiders of the Lost Ark
Shoot the Moon
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Shoot the Moon
Personal Best
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Personal Best
Butterfly
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Butterfly
Night Crossing
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Night Crossing
The Border
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The Border
One from the Heart
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One from the Heart
Making Love
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Making Love
Death Wish II
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Death Wish II
Victor/Victoria
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Victor/Victoria
Richard Pryor Live on the Sunset Strip
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Richard Pryor Live on the Sunset Strip
I Ought to Be in Pictures
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I Ought to Be in Pictures
Deathtrap
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Deathtrap
Cat People
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Cat People
Basket Case
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Basket Case
Porky's
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Porky's
Silent Rage
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Silent Rage
Diner
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Diner
Conan the Barbarian
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Conan the Barbarian
Annie
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Annie
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
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Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
The Beast Within
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The Beast Within
Halloween II
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Halloween II
Ragtime
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Ragtime
Reds
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Reds
Sharky's Machine
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Sharky's Machine
Taps
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Taps
Pennies from Heaven
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Pennies from Heaven
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The Story of July 26, 1982

On July 26, 1982, the influence of community and individual choices on societal issues came to the forefront.

🧠 Inventions of 1982

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

1 Compact Disc Player (Consumer)
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Compact Disc Player (Consumer)
2 Laptop Computer Concept
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Laptop Computer Concept
3 Medical CT Scanner Improvements
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Medical CT Scanner Improvements
4 Digital Audio Recording System
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Digital Audio Recording System
5 Artificial Heart Implant
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Artificial Heart Implant
6 Automated Teller Network Expansion
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Automated Teller Network Expansion
7 Home Satellite Television
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Home Satellite Television
8 Computer Virus Concept
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Computer Virus Concept
9 Electric Anti-Lock Braking System
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Electric Anti-Lock Braking System
10 Portable Fax Machine
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Portable Fax Machine

HEADLINES ON July 26, 1982

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  • Headline: Lindens' Fragrant Beauty in Gardening. Impact: If only more people had planted linden trees, we might have reduced the global stress levels by up to 73% by 2023. Unfortunately, the world seems to prefer concrete jungles over floral paradises. Thanks, humanity!. Fact: Did you know that linden trees were once believed to be protectors of lovers? So, if you’re single and bitter, maybe it’s time to plant a linden and let the universe do its thing!.
  • Headline: Girl Scouts Leader Reflects on Her Journey. Impact: Jane C. Freeman's commitment to volunteering set off a chain reaction that led to the creation of countless cookie-selling Girl Scouts, eventually resulting in an entire generation addicted to Thin Mints. Thanks, Jane!. Fact: Did you know that the Girl Scouts sell over 200 million boxes of cookies every year? That’s more than the population of some countries—talk about a sweet empire!.
  • Headline: Teenagers Celebrate Drug-Free Graduation. Impact: Thanks to this initiative, future generations of teenagers learned that the best way to avoid drug use is through a combination of parental awkwardness and community support. Who knew discomfort could be so effective?. Fact: Did you know that the average teen thinks their parents are embarrassing 90% of the time? Turns out, that 10% of parental wisdom does have its moments!.
  • Headline: GARDENING; LINDENS CONTRIBUTE A FRAGRANT BEAUTY. Impact: If only more people had planted linden trees, we might have reduced the global stress levels by up to 73% by 2023. Unfortunately, the world seems to prefer concrete jungles over floral paradises. Thanks, humanity!. Fact: Did you know that linden trees were once believed to be protectors of lovers? So, if you’re single and bitter, maybe it’s time to plant a linden and let the universe do its thing!.
  • Headline: IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A SINGLE BUS SITE FOR ALL LINES. Impact: The new bus facility made so much sense, it somehow triggered a nationwide movement to improve public transport. Unfortunately, it mainly resulted in more complaints about bus schedules.. Fact: Did you know that the average bus rider spends 43 hours a year waiting for their bus? That's almost two full days of staring at their phones in despair!.
  • Headline: GARDENING; LINDENS CONTRIBUTE A FRAGRANT BEAUTY. Impact: If only more people had planted linden trees, we might have reduced the global stress levels by up to 73% by 2023. Unfortunately, the world seems to prefer concrete jungles over floral paradises. Thanks, humanity!. Fact: Did you know that linden trees were once believed to be protectors of lovers? So, if you’re single and bitter, maybe it’s time to plant a linden and let the universe do its thing!.
  • Headline: WHY THEY DON'T LIKE TO DRIVE. Impact: This article might have caused a seismic shift in suburban driving culture, leading countless women to start driving only on Tuesdays and avoiding highways altogether. Because, you know, logic.. Fact: Did you know that many suburban women still refuse to drive into Manhattan? It's like a rite of passage, just with more whining and less actual driving..
  • Headline: DINING OUT; HUNANESE COOKING IN YONKERS. Impact: The opening of a Hunanese restaurant sparked a culinary revolution, inspiring chefs everywhere to create fusion dishes that no one asked for and everyone pretended to enjoy. Bravo!. Fact: Did you know that Hunanese cuisine is known for its bold flavors and spicy dishes? So, if you ever feel like sweating profusely while eating, you know where to go!.
  • Headline: LESS IS MORE, BUT IN DIFFERENT PLACES. Impact: This revelation about shopping carts ignited a national debate on cart ergonomics, leading to the invention of the 'anti-gravity cart' that never caught on, because who needs innovation when you have weightlifting?. Fact: Did you know that shopping carts are so poorly designed that they often lead to more injuries than most sports? Forget the gym—just go grocery shopping!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1982, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
INTC
Intel
Price in 1982
$0.13
Value in 2025
$274,575

Intel - If you invested $1,000 in 1982, it would be worth $274,575 today (274.6x return)

Rank #3
WMT
Walmart
Price in 1982
$0.06
Value in 2025
$1,791,511

Walmart - If you invested $1,000 in 1982, it would be worth $1,791,511 today (1791.5x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Uncanny X-Men #168
The Uncanny X-Men #168
$20.00
Marvel Graphic Novel #5
Marvel Graphic Novel #5
$95,000
Daredevil #181
Daredevil #181
$2,600
The New Teen Titans #21
The New Teen Titans #21
$50
Cerebus #39
Cerebus #39
$300
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Rubik's Cube
Rubik's Cube
$150.00
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
$143.75
My Little Pony
My Little Pony
$150.00
Conway's Game of Life
Conway's Game of Life
$100.00
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon!
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon!
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Pac-Man
Pac-Man
$1,500.00
Pitfall!
Pitfall!
$1,000.00
Q*bert
Q*bert
$33,400
Pole Position
Pole Position
$120.00
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
$450.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Cal Ripken Jr. Rookie Card
Cal Ripken Jr. Rookie Card
$3,000
Lawrence Taylor Rookie Card
Lawrence Taylor Rookie Card
$18,000.00
Joe Montana Second Year Card
Joe Montana Second Year Card
$76,250.00
Donruss Diamond Kings Reggie Jackson
Donruss Diamond Kings Reggie Jackson
$140