MAY 4, 1996

SATURDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1996
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $4,657 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $4.61
Median_Home_Price: $133,040.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $1.37
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.88
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $4.92
First_Class_Stamp: $0.30
Milk_Price_Avg: $3.10
Top Movies From 1996
1 Independence Day
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Independence Day
2 Twister
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Twister
3 Mission: Impossible
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Mission: Impossible
4 Jerry Maguire
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Jerry Maguire
5 Ransom
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Ransom
6 101 Dalmatians
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101 Dalmatians
7 The Rock
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The Rock
8 The Nutty Professor
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The Nutty Professor
9 The Birdcage
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The Birdcage
10 A Time to Kill
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A Time to Kill
From Dusk Till Dawn
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From Dusk Till Dawn
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
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Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Bio-Dome
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Bio-Dome
Dunston Checks In
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Dunston Checks In
Happy Gilmore
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Happy Gilmore
Broken Arrow
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Broken Arrow
Black Sheep
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Black Sheep
Muppet Treasure Island
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Muppet Treasure Island
The Juror
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The Juror
Fargo
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Fargo
Executive Decision
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Executive Decision
The Craft
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The Craft
Diabolique
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Diabolique
Primal Fear
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Primal Fear
James and the Giant Peach
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James and the Giant Peach
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
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The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Fear
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Fear
Celtic Pride
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Celtic Pride
Casino
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Casino
Toy Story
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Toy Story
Heat
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Heat
Jumanji
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Jumanji
12 Monkeys
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12 Monkeys
Sense and Sensibility
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Sense and Sensibility
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Television On May 4, 1996
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
Star Trek: Voyager poster
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Star Trek: Voyager
The Story of May 4, 1996

On May 4, 1996, the film industry buzzed with critiques of new releases that explored complex human emotions and relationships.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of May 1996

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

1 USB Standard Deployment
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USB Standard Deployment
2 Online Social Network Concept
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Online Social Network Concept
3 Flash Memory Expansion
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Flash Memory Expansion
4 Web-Based Mapping Service
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Web-Based Mapping Service
5 Online Education Platforms
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Online Education Platforms
6 Video Conferencing Software
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Video Conferencing Software
7 Portable Digital Camera
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Portable Digital Camera
8 Speech-to-Text Software Expansion
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Speech-to-Text Software Expansion
9 Search Engine Ranking Algorithm
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Search Engine Ranking Algorithm
10 Online Payment Gateway
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Online Payment Gateway

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON May 4, 1996

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  • Headline: Murderous Road Trip Film Review. Impact: This femme fatale's murderous road trip inspired countless future filmmakers to explore the dark depths of human nature, leading to a cinematic universe where every character has a psychological disorder and a penchant for chaos. Thanks, Hollywood!. Fact: The term 'femme fatale' literally means 'deadly woman' in French. So, it's not just a catchy title; it's a warning!.
  • Headline: Romantic Intrigue Behind Bars. Impact: The dentist falling for a convict sparked a wave of workplace romances in prisons, leading to an unexpected spike in dental hygiene awareness behind bars. Who knew romance could whiten teeth and hearts?. Fact: Fun fact: dental professionals are not typically trained in prison romance, but this film could start a new trend in dental school curriculums!.
  • Headline: Young Love at a Funeral: A Film Review. Impact: This nerd's charm (or lack thereof) at a funeral set the standard for all future awkward romantic comedies, proving that love can blossom even in the most inappropriate places. Thanks for the inspiration, awkward teenagers everywhere!. Fact: Fun fact: Romance at funerals is considered a 'thing' in some cultures, but it still seems like a bad idea. Just saying!.
  • Headline: FILM REVIEW;Mean Teen-Age Witches. Impact: Teenage witches became the blueprint for future generations of angsty young adults, leading to an influx of witch-themed reality shows. Apparently, nothing says 'I'm a teenager' like casting spells and drama.. Fact: Did you know that witches have seen a resurgence in popularity? Perhaps they should start a reality show! 'Keeping Up with the Coven' sounds like a hit..
  • Headline: A Shrink-Wrapped Woman of Action. Impact: This trashy sci-fi film inspired countless future strong female leads, proving that women can fight back against societal norms—even if it involves nightclub brawls and questionable fashion choices.. Fact: Nightclubs and freedom fighting are not typically found on the same resume, but hey, in the world of cinema, anything is possible!.
  • Headline: FILM REVIEW;Float Like a Butterball, Hit Like a Flea. Impact: This outrageous satire paved the way for all future absurd sports comedies, leading to an entire genre dedicated to making fun of the ridiculousness of the sporting world. Because who doesn't love a good laugh at the expense of athletes?. Fact: Boxing promoters have a reputation for being colorful characters, but this film might just take the cake—or the punch, in this case..
  • Headline: FILM REVIEW;Love Is Blind as Ever, But the Music Is Nice. Impact: Lieutenant Pinkerton's repeated wrongdoings against Cio-Cio San highlighted the tragic consequences of colonialism, setting the stage for future discussions on the impact of Western imperialism in the arts. Thanks again, Puccini!. Fact: Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' is based on a true story. So while the music may be nice, the themes are as heavy as a freight train..

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1996, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #2
MSFT
Microsoft
Price in 1996
$3.43
2025 dataset value
$141,245

Microsoft - If you invested $1,000 in 1996, it would be worth $141,245 today (141.2x return)

Rank #3
AAPL
Apple
Price in 1996
$0.24
2025 dataset value
$1,130,051

Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1996, it would be worth $1,130,051 today (1130.1x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Ultimate Spider-Man #1
Ultimate Spider-Man #1
$150
Superman: The Wedding Album
Superman: The Wedding Album
$150
Kingdom Come #1
Kingdom Come #1
$120
The Amazing Spider-Man #418
The Amazing Spider-Man #418
$4.00
Preacher #12
Preacher #12
$150
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Tickle Me Elmo
Tickle Me Elmo
$125.00
Beanie Babies
Beanie Babies
$10.00
Tamagotchi
Tamagotchi
$200.00
Space Jam Action Figures
Space Jam Action Figures
$150.00
Nintendo 64
Nintendo 64
$300.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Super Mario 64
Super Mario 64
$200.00
Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider
$200.00
Resident Evil
Resident Evil
$243.85
Quake
Quake
$24.48
Pokã©Mon Red And Blue
Pokã©Mon Red And Blue
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Charizard - Base Set (Shadowless) - 1st Edition
Charizard - Base Set (Shadowless) - 1st Edition
$300,000
Kobe Bryant Fleer Ultra Rookie Card
Kobe Bryant Fleer Ultra Rookie Card
$1,200
Allen Iverson Topps Chrome Rookie Card
Allen Iverson Topps Chrome Rookie Card
$3,000
Michael Jordan 1996 Skybox E-X2000 A Cut Above
Michael Jordan 1996 Skybox E-X2000 A Cut Above
$4,500
Delver Lens of Truth - 1996 Magic: The Gathering World Championship
Delver Lens of Truth - 1996 Magic: The Gathering World Championship
$250,000