By the Numbers in 1903
World Population
—
UK Life Expectancy
47.7 years
US Life Expectancy
47.9 years
Gold Price (per oz)
$20.66
Dow Jones Index
76
US National Debt
—
Sovereign Nations
50
How Much Did Things Cost in 1903?
| Item | UK | US |
|---|---|---|
| Average house price | £160 | $2,950 |
| Average salary | £58 | $470 |
| Pint of milk | 1½d | 3¢ |
| Loaf of bread | 2½d | 5¢ |
| Dozen eggs | 9d | 15¢ |
Technology and Inventions in 1903
The Wright brothers achieved powered flight at Kitty Hawk. The Ford Motor Company was founded. Crayola crayons were introduced. The first electrocardiograph was developed by Willem Einthoven, and the first transatlantic radio broadcast of a human voice was attempted.
- ● Wright brothers achieve first powered, heavier-than-air flight at Kitty Hawk
- ● Ford Motor Company founded by Henry Ford in Detroit
- ● Willem Einthoven develops the first practical electrocardiograph
- ● Crayola crayons introduced by Binney & Smith
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