SEPTEMBER 16, 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 September 16, 1932
1 I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
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I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
2 The Mouthpiece
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The Mouthpiece
3 American Madness
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American Madness
4 The Beast of the City
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The Beast of the City
5 The Crowd Roars
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The Crowd Roars
6 Lawyer Man
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Lawyer Man
7 Grand Hotel
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Grand Hotel
8 Tom Sawyer
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Tom Sawyer
9 Freaks
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Freaks
10 City Lights
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City Lights
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
Tarzan the Ape Man
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Tarzan the Ape Man
The Sign of the Cross
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The Sign of the Cross
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
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
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The Story of September 16, 1932

On September 16, 1932, China made a fervent plea to the international community, urging the world to reject Japan's actions regarding the Manchukuo treaty.

🧠 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 September 16, 1932

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  • Headline: China's Plea Against Japanese Aggression. Impact: This desperate plea for help led to a series of diplomatic blunders, ultimately resulting in a global game of 'who can ignore a crisis better?' The United Nations was eventually formed, but only after everyone forgot to RSVP to the initial conflict.. Fact: Did you know that in the midst of all this tension, someone probably thought it was a good idea to hold a peaceful flower show instead? Talk about misplaced priorities!.
  • Headline: Westchester's First Annual Flower Show. Impact: This event sparked an unquenchable thirst for floral arrangements that would lead to the rise of Instagram influencers in the 21st century. Yes, it all started with a few daisies in Westchester.. Fact: Did you know that flowers are nature's way of getting back at us for all the times we forgot to water them? Kind of like a passive-aggressive relationship!.
  • Headline: Roosevelt's New Liberalism Speech in Denver. Impact: This speech ignited a movement that would eventually see the rise of modern liberalism. Ironically, many would later argue that the 'old' principles were just as useful as a floppy disk in a cloud storage world.. Fact: Did you know that people in the 1930s thought 'liberalism' was the answer to all their problems? Kind of like how we think avocado toast will solve our current existential crises!.
  • Headline: Takes Over Brigantine, N.J., Affairs. Impact: This takeover was the first step in a long line of government interventions that would eventually lead to the infamous 'Brigantine Blueprint'β€”a detailed plan on how NOT to manage a small town.. Fact: Fun fact: Brigantine is home to more seagulls than actual residents, making it the perfect spot for an 'affairs takeover'β€”the seagulls don’t complain much!.
  • Headline: fflISS STEYENS WED* TO C. M. LAMHAffl; Ceremony in Chapel of St. Bar- tholomew's Church Performed by Rev. Dr. Stevenson. FIVE BRIDAL ATTENDANTS ! Ruth Winckelmann Is the Maid of HonoruCouple to Live in Salt Lake City.. Impact: This marriage set off a chain reaction of family gatherings and awkward small talk that would echo through generations, proving once again that love is just a fancy excuse for free food.. Fact: Did you know that weddings are the only events where you can wear white and still be the center of attention without being a ghost? Truly a win-win!.
  • Headline: ITALY MAY ABOLISH MILITARY TRIBUNAL; Believed Considering Dropping Special Courts for Trial of Anti-Fascist Cases.. Impact: This potential abolition sent shockwaves through the political world, causing a cascade of discussions about justice that would lead to endless debates in coffee shops everywhereβ€”because there's nothing like a little fascism to spice up a cappuccino.. Fact: Did you know that abolishing military tribunals doesn’t mean the end of drama? Just ask any Italian family at dinner!.
  • Headline: MISS CAMPBELL ENGAGED. ___ <; uuuuu I Whita Plains Girl Betrothed to' I Donald C. Yates. I. Impact: This engagement may have seemed trivial at the time, but it sparked a series of family gatherings that would eventually lead to the creation of awkward Thanksgiving dinners for decades to come.. Fact: Did you know that engagements are just a fancy way to say, 'I like you enough to put a ring on it, but not enough to let you pick the wedding colors'?.
  • Headline: TO EDIT THE SPECTATOR.; H.W. Harris is Named by British Periodical to Sueceed Wrench.. Impact: This appointment was the beginning of a long line of editorials that would influence public opinion, eventually leading to internet trolls thinking they could also be editors. Thanks, Harris!. Fact: Did you know that being an editor is just like being a parent? You have to deal with a lot of nonsense while trying to raise something beautiful and coherent!.

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