FEBRUARY 26, 1932

FRIDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1932
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $68,520,685 IN 2025
Min_Wage_Hourly: $0.26
Median_Home_Price: $5,200.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.20
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.08
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $0.26
First_Class_Stamp: $0.02
Milk_Price_Avg: $0.51
Top Movies By February 26, 1932
1 Movie Crazy
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Movie Crazy
2 City Lights
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City Lights
3 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
4 Mata Hari
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Mata Hari
5 The Champ
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The Champ
6 Tabu
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Tabu
7 Freaks
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Freaks
8 White Zombie
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White Zombie
9 No Man of Her Own
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No Man of Her Own
10 Morocco
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Morocco
The Public Enemy
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The Public Enemy
Frankenstein
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Frankenstein
The Smiling Lieutenant
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The Smiling Lieutenant
Daughter of the Dragon
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Daughter of the Dragon
Safe in Hell
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Safe in Hell
The Spider
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The Spider
Transatlantic
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Transatlantic
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The Story of February 26, 1932

On February 26, 1932, the ongoing debate over the inclusion of the Bible in public schools was reignited following a contentious statement from Dr.

🧠 Inventions of 1932

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

1 FM Radio Transmission
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FM Radio Transmission
2 Wind Tunnel Balance
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Wind Tunnel Balance
3 Automatic Washing Machine
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Automatic Washing Machine
4 Fluorescent Lighting Principles
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Fluorescent Lighting Principles
5 Artificial Silk Improvements
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Artificial Silk Improvements
6 Mechanical Calculator Enhancements
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Mechanical Calculator Enhancements
7 Oscilloscope Improvements
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Oscilloscope Improvements
8 Self-Contained Scuba Apparatus Prototype
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Self-Contained Scuba Apparatus Prototype
9 Infrared Photography
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Infrared Photography
10 Portable Electric Drill
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Portable Electric Drill

HEADLINES ON February 26, 1932

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  • Headline: Debate on Bible Reading in Schools. Impact: If the Bible had been embraced in schools, we might have seen a generation of students quoting scripture instead of memes. But hey, who needs moral grounding when you can just scroll through your phone for wisdom?. Fact: Did you know that the Bible was once considered a best-seller? Spoiler alert: it still is, but now it has competition from cat videos..
  • Headline: Soyer's Subtle Water-Color Drawings Unveiled. Impact: Raphael Soyer's subtlety in art may have led to a global appreciation for nuance, causing a ripple effect that makes people overanalyze their brunch choices and Instagram captions.. Fact: Fun fact: Soyer's art was so subtle that it once made a viewer question if they were looking at a masterpiece or just a really well-painted wall..
  • Headline: Kips Bay Boys Keep Open House.. Impact: Kips Bay Boys' Club's open house might have inspired future youth organizations to open their doors, leading to a global trend of kids discovering the outside world... or at least the snack table.. Fact: Did you know that open houses are just adult playgrounds? Come for the snacks, stay for the awkward small talk!.
  • Headline: To Admit School Children Free.. Impact: Admitting school children for free might have led to a future where 'free' becomes the most coveted word in education, causing a paradox where students appreciate their education less because it costs them nothing.. Fact: Did you know that 'free' is just another way of saying, 'We hope you enjoy this while we figure out how to make you pay later?'.
  • Headline: Chinese Snipers Are Seized Near Japanese Headquarters. Impact: The capture of Chinese snipers could have been a pivotal moment in escalating tensions, leading to the phrase 'sniper's luck' being forever associated with bad luck in the game of geopolitical chess.. Fact: Did you know that being a sniper is a lot like being an unpaid intern? You have to be really good at your job, while still being blamed for the mistakes of others..
  • Headline: SEABURY TO CARRY FIGHT ON TAMMANY TO NATION TONIGHT; Goes to Cincinnati for Speech Designed to Uproot Power of Hall in Party. WILL REVEAL REFORM PLAN Radical Change in City Charter to Be Urged -- Talk on Inquiry to Be Broadcast. CURRY TO HEED GOVERNOR Agrees to Nominate a Man of Proved Integrity to Succeed Parley -- Resentment at Ouster Wanes. SEABURY TO WIDEN FIGHT ON TAMMANY. Impact: Seabury's fight against Tammany might have inspired a long line of political reformers, proving that fighting the establishment is a timeless pursuit – just look at every election ever.. Fact: Did you know that political speeches are basically just glorified rants? If you ever feel the need to air your grievances, just get on a stage and call it 'policy discussion'!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1932, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1932
$0.31
Value in 2025
$474,914

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1932, it would be worth $474,914 today (474.9x return)

Rank #2
GE
General Electric
Price in 1932
$0.62
Value in 2025
$487,500

General Electric - If you invested $1,000 in 1932, it would be worth $487,500 today (487.5x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Funnies #2
The Funnies #2
$95
Yon Yonson #1
Yon Yonson #1
$100
Western Picture Stories #1
Western Picture Stories #1
$400
Detective Dan: Secret Operative #1
Detective Dan: Secret Operative #1
$150
Chic Young’S Dumb Dora #1
Chic Young’S Dumb Dora #1
$300
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Mickey Mouse Doll
Mickey Mouse Doll
$150.00
Lincoln Logs
Lincoln Logs
$140.00
Tinkertoy
Tinkertoy
$150.00
Buddy L Steel Trucks
Buddy L Steel Trucks
$800.00
Yo-Yo
Yo-Yo
$1,350.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Sonja Henie Ice Skating Card
Sonja Henie Ice Skating Card
$250,000
Walter Hagen Golf Card
Walter Hagen Golf Card
$10,000
Amos 'N' Andy Parade Stamp Album Card
Amos 'N' Andy Parade Stamp Album Card
$250
British & Dominion Film Stars Card
British & Dominion Film Stars Card
$1,103.30
Famous Ships And How To Build Them - Cut Out Card
Famous Ships And How To Build Them - Cut Out Card
$1,300