JANUARY 20, 1932

WEDNESDAY
$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 January 20, 1932
1 City Lights
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City Lights
2 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
3 Mata Hari
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Mata Hari
4 Movie Crazy
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Movie Crazy
5 Safe in Hell
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Safe in Hell
6 Tabu
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Tabu
7 The Champ
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The Champ
8 The Spider
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The Spider
9 Transatlantic
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Transatlantic
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
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The Story of January 20, 1932

On January 20, 1932, significant political tensions were highlighted by reports of two abduction plots linked to communist elements in Rumania.

🧠 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 January 20, 1932

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  • Headline: Northwestern Milk and Money Insights. Impact: Little did they know that this headline would lead to a dairy revolution that would inspire the famous 'Milk Wars' of 2032 where lactose enthusiasts fought for supremacy over almond milk fanatics.. Fact: If you think money and milk don't mix, just wait until you see what they do with cheese!.
  • Headline: Rumania Unveils Reds' Kidnapping Schemes. Impact: These abduction plots had unforeseen consequences, leading to a series of terrible spy novels that would haunt the literary scene for decades—because nothing says 'entertainment' like poorly executed espionage.. Fact: If only they had figured out that kidnapping is frowned upon in most civilized societies..
  • Headline: 783 Tubercular Children Treated.. Impact: This compassionate act paved the way for modern pediatric care, reminding us that taking care of our most vulnerable is not just an obligation but a moral imperative.. Fact: Tuberculosis was once so common that it was known as 'the white plague.' Talk about an unfortunate branding!.
  • Headline: Boy, 2, Killed in Fall From Porch.. Impact: This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of child safety and vigilance, leading to stricter regulations around home safety measures in the decades to come.. Fact: Porch safety is a serious issue; it turns out that gravity is not a friendly neighbor..
  • Headline: WARNS ARMS PARLEY WILL BE SLOW WORK; Professor Murray Says Failure Would Be Catastrophe and Reich Would Leave League.. Impact: Murray's warning would echo throughout history, becoming a catchy phrase for future negotiations where everyone just keeps talking in circles until someone brings snacks.. Fact: Parley: the only time 'slow work' is actually encouraged is in negotiations—try telling that to your boss!.
  • Headline: RAIDS CLOSE "LYSISTRATA."; Producers of Greek Farce Give Up as Court Plea Fails on Coast.. Impact: This closure led to the birth of new theatrical forms, as artists everywhere realized that sometimes you just have to sacrifice your art for the sake of legality—who needs laws when there's creativity?. Fact: Lysistrata is about women withholding sex to end a war—so really, this production was just ahead of its time in exploring relationship dynamics..
  • Headline: Indicted in Binghamton Failure.. Impact: This indictment marked the beginning of a long line of scandals that would eventually lead to a 'how not to run a business' guide that every aspiring CEO wishes they had read before diving in.. Fact: Failure is just success in progress—unless you get indicted, then it's just a legal headache..

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