MARCH 13, 1932

SUNDAY
$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
Learn More
The Sign of the Cross
2 The Kid from Spain
Learn More
The Kid from Spain
3 Emma
Learn More
Emma
4 Hell Divers
Learn More
Hell Divers
5 Grand Hotel
Learn More
Grand Hotel
6 Prosperity
Learn More
Prosperity
7 Tarzan the Ape Man
Learn More
Tarzan the Ape Man
8 Smilin' Through
Learn More
Smilin' Through
9 Strange Interlude
Learn More
Strange Interlude
10 Horse Feathers
Learn More
Horse Feathers
Freaks
Learn More
Freaks
White Zombie
Learn More
White Zombie
The Music Box
Learn More
The Music Box
The Man Who Played God
Learn More
The Man Who Played God
Movie Crazy
Learn More
Movie Crazy
No Man of Her Own
Learn More
No Man of Her Own
The Public Enemy
Learn More
The Public Enemy
City Lights
Learn More
City Lights
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Learn More
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Frankenstein
Learn More
Frankenstein
Tabu
Learn More
Tabu
Mata Hari
Learn More
Mata Hari
The Smiling Lieutenant
Learn More
The Smiling Lieutenant
The Champ
Learn More
The Champ
Daughter of the Dragon
Learn More
Daughter of the Dragon
Safe in Hell
Learn More
Safe in Hell
The Spider
Learn More
The Spider
Transatlantic
Learn More
Transatlantic
March 13, 1932 Trivia
Multiple choice - Sign in to save + leaderboard - View all-time leaderboard
Score: 0 / 0
All-time leaderboard
Your results
The Story of March 13, 1932

On March 13, 1932, Yale University secured a hard-fought victory over Harvard University in a thrilling basketball game.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 1932

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

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

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON March 13, 1932

Full News Archive

  • Headline: Postponement of Petroleum Rate Revisions. Impact: If they'd just let those petroleum rates rise, we might have avoided the great 'Oil Crisis of 1973'. Who knew a mere postponement would lead to the invention of more fuel-efficient cars and the rise of hipsters who swear by their bicycles?. Fact: Petroleum rates are the real-life version of a rollercoasterβ€”just when you think they can't go any higher, they take you on a thrilling ride..
  • Headline: Advice for Emerging Print Collectors. Impact: This article likely inspired countless undergraduates to start collecting useless items instead of, you know, studying. The eventual rise of eBay? All thanks to the 'WORD TO PRINT COLLECTORS'!. Fact: The most valuable collectible is often just a piece of junk that someone convinced you is worth more than your college degree..
  • Headline: YALE FIVE DEFEATS HARVARD, 29 TO 25; Conquers Rivals at New Haven After Trailing at Half-Time, 13 to 11. YALE FIVE DEFEATS HARVARD, 29 TO 25. Impact: This game led to an eternal rivalry between Yale and Harvard, resulting in thousands of students suffering from excessive school spirit and overpriced merchandise.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more inflated than the pride of Ivy League students is their student debt?.
  • Headline: FIGHTS RARITAN BRIDGE BAN; Jersey State Senator Denies Plan Is "Economically Unsound.". Impact: Thanks to this senator's stubbornness, the Raritan Bay bridge became a symbol of never-ending bureaucratic debatesβ€”because who doesn't love a good bridge fight?. Fact: Bridges are like relationships; they require maintenance and can collapse if not taken care of. But they also look great on postcards!.
  • Headline: IN-LAWS.". Impact: This statistic likely led to a rapid increase in family therapy sessions, as everyone realized their in-laws might be the actual reason for their existential crises.. Fact: Statistics show that in-law relationships can either strengthen or completely ruin family gatherings. It’s a real coin toss!.
  • Headline: MILLIONS OF TREES TO BE PLANTED AS PART OF WASHINGTON CELEBRATION. Impact: The tree planting initiative inadvertently caused an influx of tree-hugging environmentalists, which led to the rise of artisanal organic products and overpriced vegan cafes.. Fact: Trees are nature's way of making sure we have enough oxygen for all those dramatic sighs about climate change..
  • Headline: REPORTS NEUTRONS IN 2 MORE ELEMENTS; Dr. H.C. Webster of University of Bristol Tells of Work on Boron and Fluorine. CONFIRMS CHADWICK VIEW British Scientist Says Theory Ap- pears to Solve Difficulty of Conservation Laws.. Impact: This discovery of neutrons led to the eventual meltdown of nuclear power debates, where everyone suddenly became an armchair physicist with a strong opinion.. Fact: Neutrons are the introverts of the atomic worldβ€”they don’t interact with anything unless absolutely necessary, just like your uncle at family reunions..
  • Headline: Find Deportations Costly.. Impact: These costly deportations may have led to the rise of local businesses creating 'We Love Immigrants' bumper stickers, which started a whole new trend in the world of marketing.. Fact: The cost of deportation is often just the price of good PR for businesses who want to appear socially conscious. You can’t put a price on good vibes, right?.
  • Headline: RAILROAD EARNINGS.. Impact: The reporting of railroad earnings likely sparked endless debates about the efficiency of train travel versus cars, resulting in the rise of public transport enthusiasts who spend their weekends riding trains.. Fact: Railroads were once the fastest way to travel, until someone invented the airplane and ruined everyone's train-related dreams..

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