JULY 3, 1988

SUNDAY
1988 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1988
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $49,093 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$3.66
Median Home Price$72,720.00
Gas Price Avg$1.17
Bread Price Avg$0.66
Movie Ticket Avg$3.93
First Class Stamp$0.23
Milk Price Avg$2.65
Top Movies From 1988
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1 Rain Man
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Rain Man
2 Who Framed Roger Rabbit
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit
3 Coming to America
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Coming to America
4 Big
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Big
5 Twins
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Twins
6 Crocodile Dundee II
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Crocodile Dundee II
7 Die Hard
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Die Hard
8 The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
9 Cocktail
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Cocktail
10 Beetlejuice
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Beetlejuice
The Serpent and the Rainbow
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The Serpent and the Rainbow
For Keeps
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For Keeps
Cop
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Cop
Return of the Living Dead Part II
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Return of the Living Dead Part II
She's Having a Baby
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She's Having a Baby
Action Jackson
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Action Jackson
Frantic
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Frantic
Shoot to Kill
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Shoot to Kill
Hairspray
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Hairspray
Bloodsport
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Bloodsport
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
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Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
Biloxi Blues
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Biloxi Blues
Johnny Be Good
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Johnny Be Good
Masquerade
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Masquerade
Above the Law
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Above the Law
Critters 2
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Critters 2
18 Again!
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18 Again!
Colors
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Colors
Willow
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Willow
Rambo III
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Rambo III
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
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Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
Red Heat
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Red Heat
The Great Outdoors
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The Great Outdoors
Pumpkinhead
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Pumpkinhead
Bird
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Bird
The Running Man
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The Running Man
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Three Men and a Baby
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Three Men and a Baby
Empire of the Sun
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Empire of the Sun
Wall Street
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Wall Street
Throw Momma from the Train
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Throw Momma from the Train
Broadcast News
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Broadcast News
Moonstruck
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Moonstruck

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Television On July 3, 1988

Exact-date daily brief

July 3, 1988

On July 3, 1988, amidst a backdrop of political and social change in America, the focus turned to domestic life with critical discussions on home gardening and childcare regulations. As the nation approached the Fourth of July, ga...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of July 1988

Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.

1 Internet Worm
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Internet Worm
2 Portable Laptop Computer
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Portable Laptop Computer
3 Digital Video Compression Concept
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Digital Video Compression Concept
4 Global Positioning System Civilian Access
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Global Positioning System Civilian Access
5 Medical Imaging PACS Systems
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Medical Imaging PACS Systems
6 Touchscreen Interface Prototype
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Touchscreen Interface Prototype
7 Digital Signal Processor Expansion
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Digital Signal Processor Expansion
8 Automated Speech Recognition Systems
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Automated Speech Recognition Systems
9 Electronic Mail Client Software
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Electronic Mail Client Software
10 Reusable Launch Vehicle Studies
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Reusable Launch Vehicle Studies

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From July 3, 1988

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  • Headline: Mastering the Art of Watering Plants. Impact: If only people had mastered the art of watering, we might have avoided the Great Plant Uprising of 2045, where ferns and succulents came together to demand equal rights. Who knew a little H2O could lead to such chaos?. Fact: Did you know that overwatering your plants can actually drown them? Guess they don't appreciate a 'spa day' as much as you thought!.
  • Headline: Pianist Rudolf Firkusny at Waterloo Festival. Impact: Rudolf Firkusny's debut at the Waterloo Music Festival caused a chain reaction leading to the rise of piano duels in the 21st century, proving that nothing settles a beef like a good ol' ivory showdown. Fact: Did you know that Firkusny once played so passionately that the keys turned into a minor disaster? Not to worry, the piano survived, but the audience may have lost a few eardrums.
  • Headline: State Oversight on In-Home Day Care. Impact: By keeping an eye on home day care, the state inadvertently set in motion a series of events leading to the rise of 'Mommy Influencers' who now have more followers than politicians. Who knew parenting could be so... marketable?. Fact: Did you know that hiring other moms for childcare is basically like playing a game of 'Who's Got Your Back?' Spoiler: It's usually the one with the most snacks!.
  • Headline: GOOD DEFENSE: THINKING, PREPARING, REACTING. Impact: Branch Rickey's advice to scouts led to an entire generation of baseball players who focused on only one part of the field, resulting in the infamous 'One-Eyed Outfielder' phenomenon. Talk about a blind spot!. Fact: Did you know Rickey was known for his innovative strategies? Too bad he didn’t have a strategy for dealing with overzealous fans who thought they were better coaches than he was!.
  • Headline: GARDENING; Watering: How Much Is Too Much?. Impact: This headline is basically the gardening equivalent of 'Groundhog Day.' Every year we question our watering habits, leading to a bizarre cycle of plant therapy sessions. Forget the botany, we need a life coach!. Fact: Did you know that plants can actually respond to music? So, next time you're watering, maybe serenade them instead of just drowning them in your indecision!.
  • Headline: IN THE NATURAL STATE. Impact: The tussle between the brothers under the silver maple spawned a new family tradition of 'Woof Wars,' leading to a national craze for competitive sibling wrestling that is still alive in certain backyard barbecue circles. Fact: Did you know that animals often have more dramatic family disputes than humans? You'd think they were auditioning for a soap opera with all that growling and snarling!.
  • Headline: A Lake for the Famous, Or at Least the Rich. Impact: This headline set off a series of events culminating in the creation of the 'Lake of the Rich,' where only the most affluent can swim. Rumor has it there's a private mermaid population too, but good luck booking an appointment!. Fact: Did you know that wealth doesn't guarantee happiness? But it does guarantee a fancier lake to sulk by while sipping overpriced coconut water!.
  • Headline: GARDENING; Watering: How Much Is Too Much?. Impact: Every time someone overthinks watering their plants, a butterfly flaps its wings somewhere, and suddenly we have a butterfly migration crisis. Who knew gardening could have such environmental consequences?. Fact: Did you know that plants can actually 'talk' to each other through their roots? So, while you're deciding if it's too much water, they might just be gossiping about you!.
  • Headline: Four Men Charged in Cable Theft Ring. Impact: The cable theft ring exposed a shocking reality that led to the rise of 'DIY Cable Solutions,' forcing networks to rethink their security measures and ultimately leading to the birth of the streaming wars. Thanks, thieves!. Fact: Did you know that these descramblers were once considered high-tech? Now, your grandma's Netflix password is the real treasure in the world of cable espionage!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
AAPL
Apple
Price in 1988
$0.31
Stored value
$884,238

Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1988, it would be worth $884,238 today (884.2x return)

Rank #2
MSFT
Microsoft
Price in 1988
$0.24
Stored value
$2,037,337

Microsoft - If you invested $1,000 in 1988, it would be worth $2,037,337 today (2037.3x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Killing Joke
The Killing Joke
$75
Sandman #1
Sandman #1
$500
Batman: A Death in the Family
Batman: A Death in the Family
$150
The Spectre #1
The Spectre #1
$42,000
Wolverine #1
Wolverine #1
$1,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures
$200.00
Super Powers Collection
Super Powers Collection
$150.00
Ghostbusters Proton Pack
Ghostbusters Proton Pack
$300.00
Polly Pocket
Polly Pocket
$250.00
Micro Machines
Micro Machines
$300.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. 3
$120.00
Mega Man 2
Mega Man 2
$200.00
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III
$200.00
Super Contra
Super Contra
$150.00
Altered Beast
Altered Beast
$269.99
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Michael Jordan 1988 Fleer Basketball #17
Michael Jordan 1988 Fleer Basketball #17
$250,000
Wayne Gretzky 1988 O-Pee-Chee Hockey #1
Wayne Gretzky 1988 O-Pee-Chee Hockey #1
$2,040.00
Kenner Starting Lineup Steve Young 1988 Figure Card
Kenner Starting Lineup Steve Young 1988 Figure Card
$600
Super Mario Bros. 1988 Topps Nintendo Game Pack #1A
Super Mario Bros. 1988 Topps Nintendo Game Pack #1A
$500
Bo Jackson 1988 Topps Baseball #750
Bo Jackson 1988 Topps Baseball #750
$129