JULY 25, 1932

MONDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1932
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $68,520,685 IN THE 2025 DATASET
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 From 1932
1 The Sign of the Cross
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The Sign of the Cross
2 The Kid from Spain
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The Kid from Spain
3 Emma
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Emma
4 Hell Divers
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Hell Divers
5 Grand Hotel
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Grand Hotel
6 Prosperity
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Prosperity
7 Tarzan the Ape Man
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Tarzan the Ape Man
8 Smilin' Through
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Smilin' Through
9 Strange Interlude
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Strange Interlude
10 Horse Feathers
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Horse Feathers
Freaks
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Freaks
Scarface
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Scarface
The Mask of Fu Manchu
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The Mask of Fu Manchu
White Zombie
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White Zombie
The Music Box
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The Music Box
Me and My Gal
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Me and My Gal
Night After Night
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Night After Night
The Man Who Played God
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The Man Who Played God
Movie Crazy
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Movie Crazy
No Man of Her Own
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No Man of Her Own
The Half Naked Truth
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The Half Naked Truth
Bird of Paradise
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Bird of Paradise
The Public Enemy
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The Public Enemy
City Lights
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City Lights
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Frankenstein
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Frankenstein
Tabu
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Tabu
Mata Hari
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Mata Hari
The Smiling Lieutenant
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The Smiling Lieutenant
The Champ
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The Champ
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
July 25, 1932 Trivia
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The Story of July 25, 1932

On July 25, 1932, the sporting world captured attention as French tennis player Jean Borotra was drafted for the national Davis Cup team, despite his own reservations about his singles capabilities.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of July 1932

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

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

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON July 25, 1932

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  • Headline: Borotra Joins French Davis Cup Team. Impact: Borotra's refusal to believe in his own singles prowess led to a cosmic imbalance that caused the universe to create an alternate timeline where tennis is played with inflatable rackets and the losers are forced to perform interpretive dance.. Fact: Did you know that Borotra's protests were so loud they were heard across the English Channel? It’s a wonder he didn’t get drafted for a musical instead..
  • Headline: Exploring Benefits for Veterans in 1932. Impact: The discussions around veterans' benefits sparked a ripple effect that led to an increase in awareness about mental health, eventually resulting in the invention of the 'Therapy Dog'β€”because who wouldn't want a furry friend after war?. Fact: Did you know that veterans' benefits are so complicated they could be used as a plot device in a sitcom? It's basically a bureaucratic sitcom waiting to happen!.
  • Headline: Brief Funeral Service in L.A.. Impact: The simple service in Los Angeles became a pivotal moment, leading to the founding of a movement advocating for minimalistic funerals, which eventually resulted in a reality show about the most basic funeral arrangements.. Fact: Did you know that 'T.OS' was just a typo for 'T.O.S.'? It stands for 'The Other Side', which is exactly where you go when you forget to RSVP to a funeral..
  • Headline: 71ST REGIMENT GOES TO PEEKSKILL CAMP; 1,156, or 98% of Enrollment, Make Trip After Honoring the Late Captain Chamberlin. "OLD SEVENTH" RETURNS Col. Tobin Gratified by Showing His Command Made at Range -- 2,200 at Camp Smith.. Impact: The tribute to Captain Chamberlin inspired a series of memorials that ultimately led to the invention of the 'selfie stick'β€”because if you can't take a picture of your tribute, did it even happen?. Fact: Did you know that Captain Chamberlin once tried to teach his regiment how to cook? It turns out, not everyone can make beans over a campfire..
  • Headline: WASHINGTON KIN TO FLY OVER SPOTS HE VISITED; 2,900-Mile Trip With Doolittle Today Will Mark 157th Year of Postal Service.. Impact: This flight prompted a frenzy of nostalgia that led to the invention of the ground postal service, thereby ensuring we could receive bills and junk mail from anywhere in the countryβ€”thanks, Washington!. Fact: Did you know that after this flight, people started sending letters via carrier pigeons, thinking it would be faster? Spoiler: It wasn’t..
  • Headline: TAXICAB REGULATION.; Unrestricted Licenses Seen as Means to Limit Operating Cabs.. Impact: The debate over taxicab regulations resulted in the rise of ride-sharing apps, which quietly turned every driver into a part-time therapist and every ride into a mini-therapy session.. Fact: Did you know that the first taxicab driver was actually a mime? Talk about silent treatment on the road!.
  • Headline: Hoover Strolls About Rapidan; May Rest There Until Tuesday. Impact: Hoover’s leisurely stroll set off a chain reaction where politicians began taking more 'me time,' leading to a nationwide trend of politicians holding yoga retreats instead of making laws.. Fact: Did you know that Hoover's idea of 'rest' was just him looking for a place to hide from his responsibilities? Classic..
  • Headline: Chicago Still In Straits.; CITY SALARY CUTS GENERAL IN NATION. Impact: Chicago's struggles caused a ripple effect that led to the invention of the 'staycation'β€”because who needs to travel when your city is just as depressing?. Fact: Did you know that Chicago's nickname 'The Windy City' is actually because of all the hot air from politicians promising to fix things? It’s a drafty situation..

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1932, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1932
$0.31
2025 dataset value
$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
2025 dataset value
$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