Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
The Sounds of
The biggest hits of the year β Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON September 30, 1930
Full News Archive
- Headline: Leland Harrison Appointed to Tariff Position. Impact: Leland Harrison's appointment leads to a chain reaction that results in a bizarre global game of supply and demand. Years later, tariffs on rubber ducks become a heated political issue, causing a nationwide shortage of bath time joy.. Fact: Did you know that tariffs are just a fancy way for governments to say, 'We need money, but we also want to make you pay more for stuff?'.
- Headline: Evidence Against Germany's Guilt in 1930. Impact: The determination of guilt in The Hague sets a precedent, leading to a future where nations are held accountable for their actionsβthough, ironically, it also leads to endless debates on whether pineapple belongs on pizza.. Fact: The Hague has been solving international disputes for over a century, yet somehow, it still hasn't figured out who ate the last piece of cake at the office party..
- Headline: Federal Court Orders Newspaper Sale. Impact: The sale of these newspapers leads to an underground revolution in media, where tabloids morph into bizarre crime syndicates, eventually culminating in the rise of a reality TV empire that captures the world's attention.. Fact: In the world of newspapers, selling your publication is like giving away your catβonce it's gone, you realize you had no idea how much you depended on it for entertainment..
- Headline: FUAD VISITS SUEZ TO OPEN OIL BASIN; Egyptian King There for First Time Since Accession, Making Quick Canal Journey.. Impact: King Fuad's oil basin visit opens the floodgates for global oil dependency, leading to a future where people fight over not just land, but the right to fill their tanks without breaking the bank.. Fact: They say oil is thicker than water, but in this case, it might just be thicker than the plans for a sustainable future. Who needs that anyway?.
- Headline: LEAGUE VOTES TO AID VICTIMS OF AGGRESSION; New Convention to Be Opened for Signatures Thursday--Curtius and Benes Confer.. Impact: This vote kicks off a long tradition of international organizations trying to play nice, which ultimately leads to the establishment of group chats that no one wants to participate in but everyone fears missing.. Fact: The League of Nations was like the original social media, except instead of likes and shares, it was more about treaties and awkward silences..
- Headline: VIOLETTE QUINTANO WEDS J.D. DUDLEY; Count and Countess's Daughter Married In the Church of the Transfiguration. REV. DR. RAY OFFICIATES Dorothy Hines of London Is Bride's Maid of Honor and Only Attendant --Anthony Quintano Best Man.. Impact: This union leads to a long line of aristocratic descendants who will eventually realize that their greatest legacy will be their ability to throw lavish weddings on reality television.. Fact: Weddings have been the subject of human gatherings for centuries, mostly because it gives everyone an excuse to eat cake and judge the bride's choice of dress..
- Headline: BOTH PARTIES BEGIN POLITICAL BARRAGE; Democrats in Campaign Pamphlet Centre Attack on "Failure" of the Administration.BROADSIDES FOR TARIFFSenator Hebert Charges MinorityWith Obstruction--Hatfield Cites"Price Decreases Under Tariff." Senators Attack Democrats. Minority's Campaign Outlined.. Impact: This political barrage sets off a never-ending cycle of attack ads and soundbites that eventually leads to the invention of the mute buttonβthank goodness for small miracles.. Fact: Political pamphlets are like modern memes; they spread misinformation faster than you can say, 'Who even reads these things anymore?'.
- Headline: Family Hurt as Auto Overturns, Then Rescue Car Also Upsets. Impact: This tragic event underscores the importance of safety measures in vehicles, leading to a future where seatbelt commercials become a staple of daytime TV and car manufacturers scramble to invent the next best thing.. Fact: Accidents like these remind us that sometimes, help can make the situation worseβlike when your friend tries to give you relationship advice after three glasses of wine..
- Headline: 27 ARRESTED IN MELEE IN 5TH AV. DRESS STRIKE; Union Leaders Clash With Unorganized Workers in 57th St.--Four Get Suspended Terms.. Impact: The dress strike becomes a pivotal moment that leads to future fashion revolutions, where people will fight for the right to wear whatever they want, regardless of the season or occasion.. Fact: Striking for fashion may seem trivial, but just imagine a world where everyone had to wear the same outfit. Oh wait, that's called a school uniform!.
- Headline: DR. CARROLL TO HEAD STATE DRY TICKET; Syracuse Professor Endorsed Unenthusiastically by Twenty Prohibition Leaders Here. TUTTLE GREETED UP-STATE Called to Binghamton by Hill, He Is Warmly Received by Leaders of Dry Tier. Petitions to Be Filed Monday. DR. CARROLL TO HEAD STATE DRY TICKET. Impact: Dr. Carroll's dry ticket, although lackluster, contributes to the eventual downfall of Prohibition, leading to a future where speakeasies thrive, and 'underage drinking' becomes an ironic rite of passage.. Fact: Prohibition was such a flop that it made people wonder if the government was really trying to save society or just looking for an excuse to create an underground bar scene..
Wall Street Time Machine
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1930, it would be worth $3,433,940 today (3433.9x return)
PG
Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1930, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)
CVX
Chevron
Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1930, it would be worth $474,913 today (474.9x return)