OCTOBER 25, 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 October 25, 1982
1 First Blood
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First Blood
2 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
3 An Officer and a Gentleman
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An Officer and a Gentleman
4 My Favorite Year
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My Favorite Year
5 Halloween II
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Halloween II
6 Sharky's Machine
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Sharky's Machine
7 Amityville II: The Possession
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Amityville II: The Possession
8 The Entity
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The Entity
9 Fast Times at Ridgemont High
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High
10 Friday the 13th Part III
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Friday the 13th Part III
The Beastmaster
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The Beastmaster
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
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Poltergeist
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Poltergeist
Firefox
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Firefox
The Thing
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The Thing
Tron
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Tron
The Secret of NIMH
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The Secret of NIMH
The World According to Garp
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The World According to Garp
Zapped!
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Zapped!
The Beast Within
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The Beast Within
Class of 1984
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Class of 1984
Ragtime
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Ragtime
Reds
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Reds
Taps
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Taps
Pennies from Heaven
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Pennies from Heaven
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Television On October 25, 1982
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
Knight Rider poster
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Knight Rider
Magnum P.I. poster
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Magnum P.I.
Cheers poster
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Cheers
Dallas poster
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Dallas
M*A*S*H poster
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M*A*S*H
The Story of October 25, 1982

On October 25, 1982, significant discussions emerged surrounding the latest varieties of apples, highlighting innovations in gardening and agriculture.

🧠 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

The Sounds of

The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers

HEADLINES ON October 25, 1982

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  • Headline: Exploring New Apple Varieties. Impact: If it weren't for the apple's redemption arc, we might all be snacking on kale chips and quinoa patties instead. Who knew one fruit could reshape dietary preferences for centuries? Thanks, Adam and Eve, for the ongoing apple renaissance!. Fact: Fun fact: The apple is the only fruit with its seeds located in the core, making it the ultimate 'core' fruit. Get it?.
  • Headline: New Leadership for New Jersey Arts Council. Impact: Clement A. Price's success might just inspire future educators to take on more than just teaching—perhaps a nationwide trend of artsy educators running for office. Get ready for the 'Art Party'!. Fact: Did you know that arts councils often have more drama than a soap opera? Who knew funding for the arts could rival plot twists in reality TV?.
  • Headline: IT'S THOSE OVERTURES AND ARIAS THAT CHARM THE GOVERNOR. Impact: Governor Kean's uplifted mood could have sparked an entire political movement focused on the power of classical music. Imagine Congress debating policy to the tune of Beethoven!. Fact: Did you know that politicians often listen to music to get 'in the zone'? Clearly, they need to swap their playlists for some arias and overtures!.
  • Headline: A COUPLE OF ARTISTS COME BACK TO JAZZ. Impact: The return of artists to jazz could have inadvertently led to an alternate timeline where jazz is the dominant genre, and we all speak in syncopated rhythms. Can you imagine the conversations?. Fact: Did you know that some famous rock stars started as painters? Talk about a colorful career switch—pun intended!.
  • Headline: DINING OUT; A NO-FRILLS NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT. Impact: The rise of no-frills neighborhood restaurants could lead to a culinary revolution where gourmet meals are replaced by comfort food, and Michelin stars are handed out like candy. Bon appétit?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'dining out' was once considered a fancy term for eating in public? Now it's just a way to justify spending too much money on avocado toast!.
  • Headline: WHAT'S DOING IN SCOTTSDALE. Impact: Tom Miller's writings might just have inspired a new wave of travel enthusiasts, leading to an unforeseen boom in Arizona tourism and an unfortunate spike in cowboy hat sales.. Fact: Did you know that Arizona is home to more than just deserts? It’s also where you can find the world's largest cactus, which is probably just as prickly as the local politics!.
  • Headline: GARDENING; SOME NEW VARIETIES OF APPLES. Impact: The apple's resurgence could have caused a global obsession with fruit-based diets, leading to a new era of smoothie crazes and juice cleanses. Get your blenders ready!. Fact: Did you know that apples float in water because they are 25% air? Talk about a fruit with a buoyant personality!.
  • Headline: COMA PATIENTS ARE PRODDED TO RESPOND. Impact: JoAnne Mancini's struggle could lead to advancements in pediatric care and more awareness about water safety, perhaps even inspiring a future generation of lifesavers and floatation devices.. Fact: Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children? It's a sobering statistic that's all too real and shows just how important safety is!.

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