AUGUST 21, 1983

SUNDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1983
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $146,349 IN 2025
Min_Wage_Hourly: $3.31
Median_Home_Price: $56,770.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $1.20
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.56
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $3.21
First_Class_Stamp: $0.18
Milk_Price_Avg: $2.34
Top Movies By August 21, 1983
1 Return of the Jedi
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Return of the Jedi
2 Mr. Mom
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Mr. Mom
3 National Lampoon's Vacation
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National Lampoon's Vacation
4 Risky Business
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Risky Business
5 Cujo
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Cujo
6 Easy Money
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Easy Money
7 Jaws 3-D
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Jaws 3-D
8 WarGames
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WarGames
9 Superman III
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Superman III
10 Staying Alive
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Staying Alive
The King of Comedy
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The King of Comedy
The Pirates of Penzance
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The Pirates of Penzance
High Road to China
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High Road to China
Spring Break
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Spring Break
The Black Stallion Returns
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The Black Stallion Returns
Max Dugan Returns
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Max Dugan Returns
Trenchcoat
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Trenchcoat
Flashdance
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Flashdance
Bad Boys
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Bad Boys
Lone Wolf McQuade
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Lone Wolf McQuade
Breathless
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Breathless
Blue Thunder
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Blue Thunder
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone
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Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone
Psycho II
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Psycho II
Trading Places
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Trading Places
Twilight Zone: The Movie
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Twilight Zone: The Movie
The Man with Two Brains
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The Man with Two Brains
Zelig
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Zelig
The Deadly Spawn
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The Deadly Spawn
The Dark Crystal
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The Dark Crystal
First Blood
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First Blood
Sophie's Choice
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Sophie's Choice
Creepshow
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Creepshow
The Verdict
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The Verdict
48 Hrs.
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48 Hrs.
The Toy
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The Toy
Tootsie
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Tootsie
Gandhi
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Gandhi
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Television On August 21, 1983
Columbo poster
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Columbo
Sesame Street poster
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Sesame Street
The A-Team poster
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The A-Team
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
The Story of August 21, 1983

On August 21, 1983, communities faced significant challenges regarding public transportation, particularly in urban areas with narrow streets that posed problems for bus traffic.

🧠 Inventions of 1983

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

1 Cellular Telephone Commercial Launch
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Cellular Telephone Commercial Launch
2 Domain Name System (DNS)
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Domain Name System (DNS)
3 Personal Computer Mouse
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Personal Computer Mouse
4 Compact Disc-ROM
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Compact Disc-ROM
5 Artificial Intelligence Expert Systems
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Artificial Intelligence Expert Systems
6 Global Positioning System Deployment
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Global Positioning System Deployment
7 Portable CD Player (Discman)
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Portable CD Player (Discman)
8 Medical Laser Eye Surgery
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Medical Laser Eye Surgery
9 Computer-Aided Drug Design
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Computer-Aided Drug Design
10 Electronic Trading Systems
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Electronic Trading Systems

The Sounds of

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

HEADLINES ON August 21, 1983

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  • Headline: Bus Service Controversy in Point Lookout. Impact: If only the residents of Point Lookout had embraced the bus service, we might have seen the rise of a super-efficient public transport system that could have inspired a future where cars are obsolete. Instead, we just have a bunch of people grumbling about buses blocking their precious narrow streets.. Fact: Fun fact: Point Lookout's narrow streets have been rumored to be a secret test site for future hovercrafts. Just kidding, but imagine the traffic jams!.
  • Headline: Immersive Language Learning Experience. Impact: The immersion of high school students in foreign languages at Caumsett State Park may have led to a future where everyone speaks at least three languages, resulting in global peace—or just really confusing conversations at international gatherings.. Fact: Fun fact: The world's most spoken languages have become a hot topic, yet everyone still insists on making their travel plans in English. Because who doesn't love a good miscommunication?.
  • Headline: A SMALL BUT SWEET SUCCESS. Impact: Robert Allison's tiny shop could be the catalyst for the next global dessert craze, making 'dirt alley' the new culinary hotspot of the century. Who knew dirt could taste so sweet?. Fact: Did you know that 'sweet success' is often just code for 'slightly burnt cookies'? But hey, who doesn't love a little char?.
  • Headline: EMIGRE MATHEMATICIAN OFFERS VIEWS. Impact: Leonia Boris Moishezon's call for better mathematics education might just lead to an era where math geniuses reign supreme, solving problems like world hunger through complex algorithms. Or at least, they’ll help us find x.. Fact: Did you know that math was once considered a dark art? Maybe we should start charging admission for math classes—who wouldn’t want a ticket to the magical world of numbers?.
  • Headline: STATE REPORT FAULTS TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE. Impact: This report could ignite a revolution in educational standards, leading to a generation of students who can actually balance their checkbooks and understand the science behind their smartphones. Revolutionary, right?. Fact: Did you know that many adults still can't calculate tips correctly? Maybe we should start teaching math with pizza slices—everyone understands pizza!.
  • Headline: TRACING L.I. LIFE 3,000 YEARS AGO. Impact: Carol Traynor's discoveries could unearth insights into the lives of ancient peoples, potentially rewriting history books and our understanding of humanity's development. A small rock could lead to big revelations.. Fact: It's amusing to think that rocks have been around for millions of years and still don’t have a social media presence. Maybe they’re just waiting for their moment to shine!.
  • Headline: STATE REPORT FAULTS TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE. Impact: This repeated call for improving educational standards might eventually lead to a society where scientific literacy prevails over conspiracy theories. A bright future indeed!. Fact: Isn't it wild that many people still think the Earth is flat? Let’s just say, they might need a few more math classes before they grasp the concept of curves!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1983, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #2
WMT
Walmart
Price in 1983
$0.15
Value in 2025
$784,047

Walmart - If you invested $1,000 in 1983, it would be worth $784,047 today (784.0x return)

Rank #3
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1983
$1.11
Value in 2025
$188,194

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1983, it would be worth $188,194 today (188.2x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
The New Teen Titans #1
The New Teen Titans #1
$150
Saga of the Swamp Thing #20
Saga of the Swamp Thing #20
$50
Detective Comics #526
Detective Comics #526
$15
Thor #337
Thor #337
$50
Miracleman #2
Miracleman #2
$1,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids
$150.00
My Little Pony
My Little Pony
$150.00
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
$150.00
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
$175.00
Star Wars Return of the Jedi Action Figures
Star Wars Return of the Jedi Action Figures
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Mario Bros.
Mario Bros.
$600.00
Dragon'S Lair
Dragon'S Lair
$200.00
M.U.L.E.
M.U.L.E.
$182.44
Lode Runner
Lode Runner
$115.00
Tapper
Tapper
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1983 Topps Baseball Tony Gwynn Rookie Card
1983 Topps Baseball Tony Gwynn Rookie Card
$2,500
1983 Topps Baseball Ryne Sandberg Rookie Card
1983 Topps Baseball Ryne Sandberg Rookie Card
$1,560.00
1983 Topps Baseball Wade Boggs Rookie Card
1983 Topps Baseball Wade Boggs Rookie Card
$1,500
1983 O-Pee-Chee Wrestling Hulk Hogan Card
1983 O-Pee-Chee Wrestling Hulk Hogan Card
$1,000
1983 Donruss Baseball Three’s Company - Ripken, Hrabosky, And Fingers (Card #654)
1983 Donruss Baseball Three’s Company - Ripken, Hrabosky, And Fingers (Card #654)
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