MAY 4, 1994

WEDNESDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1994
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $9,721 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $4.34
Median_Home_Price: $115,060.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $1.30
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.82
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $4.69
First_Class_Stamp: $0.28
Milk_Price_Avg: $3.00
Top Movies From 1994
1 Forrest Gump
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Forrest Gump
2 The Lion King
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The Lion King
3 True Lies
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True Lies
4 The Santa Clause
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The Santa Clause
5 The Flintstones
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The Flintstones
6 Dumb and Dumber
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Dumb and Dumber
7 Clear and Present Danger
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Clear and Present Danger
8 Speed
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Speed
9 The Mask
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The Mask
10 Pulp Fiction
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Pulp Fiction
Intersection
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Intersection
Cabin Boy
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Cabin Boy
In the Name of the Father
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In the Name of the Father
Reality Bites
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Reality Bites
Blank Check
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Blank Check
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
My Girl 2
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My Girl 2
The Getaway
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The Getaway
Four Weddings and a Funeral
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Four Weddings and a Funeral
The Ref
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The Ref
Guarding Tess
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Guarding Tess
Above the Rim
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Above the Rim
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult
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Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult
Threesome
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Threesome
Bad Girls
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Bad Girls
Serial Mom
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Serial Mom
Surviving the Game
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Surviving the Game
When a Man Loves a Woman
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When a Man Loves a Woman
The Nightmare Before Christmas
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
Addams Family Values
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Addams Family Values
Mrs. Doubtfire
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Mrs. Doubtfire
Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
Schindler's List
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Schindler's List
Tombstone
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Tombstone
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Television On May 4, 1994
The Simpsons poster
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The Simpsons
Friends poster
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Friends
Law & Order poster
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Law & Order
The X-Files poster
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The X-Files
Seinfeld poster
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Seinfeld
Columbo poster
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Columbo
Twin Peaks poster
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Twin Peaks
Raw poster
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Raw
Murder, She Wrote poster
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Murder, She Wrote
The Story of May 4, 1994

On May 4, 1994, Chancellor, a prominent money management firm, announced its relocation and expansion plans in midtown Manhattan, signaling growth in the real estate market amidst New York City's evolving financial landscape.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of May 1994

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

1 E-Commerce Platform
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E-Commerce Platform
2 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
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Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
3 Search Engine (Yahoo)
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Search Engine (Yahoo)
4 Digital Mobile Phone Expansion
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Digital Mobile Phone Expansion
5 Web Advertising Banner
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Web Advertising Banner
6 Online Multiplayer Gaming
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Online Multiplayer Gaming
7 Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
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Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
8 Internet Radio
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Internet Radio
9 Voice over IP Concept
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Voice over IP Concept
10 Medical Telemedicine Systems
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Medical Telemedicine Systems

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON May 4, 1994

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  • Headline: Chancellor Capital's Midtown Expansion. Impact: When Chancellor Capital Management decided to expand in midtown Manhattan, they inadvertently set off a chain reaction that would lead to real estate prices skyrocketing in the area. In the ensuing chaos, a pigeon in Central Park, convinced it was now a property mogul, began charging tourists for ‘exclusive’ views. This led to a pigeon-led real estate bubble that collapsed spectacularly, leaving feathers and confusion in its wake.. Fact: Chancellor Capital’s decision to expand was so monumental that it’s rumored they considered renaming it to ‘Chancellor Real Estate and Pigeon Investments’ to properly reflect their newfound influence..
  • Headline: Justice Amidst Mob Influence in Sicily. Impact: In the quaint Sicilian town, the film about young bodyguards for a judge probably inspired a whole new generation of protective roles, leading to an uptick in 'bodyguard for hire' services. This eventually spiraled into a bizarre trend where people started hiring bodyguards for their pizza deliveries. After all, who wouldn't want a mini-Italian Stallone protecting their pepperoni?. Fact: Sicily is known for its rich mafia history, but did you know that the only mafia movie that truly reflects the lifestyle is actually just people arguing over the best pasta sauce? Spoiler alert: it’s always tomato-based..
  • Headline: Exploring Motherhood and Career Choices. Impact: The film about women discussing motherhood and careers was a cultural turning point that led to a global trend of baby showers becoming the go-to venue for existential crises. Now, instead of celebrating new life, guests are more likely to discuss their regrets over a glass of wine while half-heartedly holding a baby.. Fact: Henry Jaglom’s films are known for their deep insights, but let’s be real; they’re also a great excuse to get together and complain about life. It’s like therapy but with snacks!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1994, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #2
ORCL
Oracle
Price in 1994
$1.13
2025 dataset value
$159,565

Oracle - If you invested $1,000 in 1994, it would be worth $159,565 today (159.6x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Spawn #26
Spawn #26
$29.00
The Sandman #57
The Sandman #57
$150
Preacher #1
Preacher #1
$150
X-Men #30
X-Men #30
$250
Bone #10
Bone #10
$1,000
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Power Rangers Action Figures
Power Rangers Action Figures
$150.00
Pogs
Pogs
$50.00
LEGO Ice Planet 2002
LEGO Ice Planet 2002
$150.00
VR Troopers Toys
VR Troopers Toys
$50.00
Easy-Bake Oven (Reissue)
Easy-Bake Oven (Reissue)
$75.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country
$180.00
Final Fantasy VI
Final Fantasy VI
$250.00
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
$39.50
System Shock
System Shock
$100.00
Earthworm Jim
Earthworm Jim
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Michael Jordan #1 (Star '84 Tribute)
Michael Jordan #1 (Star '84 Tribute)
$75,000
Magic: The Gathering 'Winter Orb'
Magic: The Gathering 'Winter Orb'
$300
Shaquille O'Neal #32 (USA Basketball)
Shaquille O'Neal #32 (USA Basketball)
$250,000
Ken Griffey Jr. 'Griffey' #72 (Topps Stadium Club)
Ken Griffey Jr. 'Griffey' #72 (Topps Stadium Club)
$1,272
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
$500,000