MAY 14, 1932

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1932 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$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

May 14, 1932 Trivia

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May 14, 1932

On May 14, 1932, the Washington and Lee University baseball team triumphed over Colgate University with a score of 12 to 8, showcasing their athletic prowess in a competitive match held in Hamilton. This victory added to the growi...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of May 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 May 14, 1932

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  • Headline: W. and L. Nine Wins Against Colgate. Impact: The triumph of W. AND L. over Colgate spurred a fierce rivalry that eventually led to the creation of a nationwide college sports league. Ironically, years later, the same league would be infamous for its disputes over student athlete rights, showcasing how victory can sometimes lead to a whole new set of problems.. Fact: Did you know that in the realm of sports, every time a team wins, a bunch of fans immediately forget about their day jobs and start planning next year's championship parade? Talk about priorities!.
  • Headline: Harvey's Parkway Plans Spark Controversy. Impact: Harvey's parkway plans ignited a series of bureaucratic debates that would eventually lead to a multi-million dollar traffic jam of red tape. By the time the roads were finally built, half the population had taken up cycling just to avoid the madness.. Fact: Fun fact: Bureaucratic delays are the real reason why time travel hasn't been invented yet. Apparently, someone has to approve the forms first!.
  • Headline: Understanding Jersey Hospital Expenses. Impact: Explaining Jersey Hospital costs led to the rise of the modern healthcare debate, sparking a movement that saw people questioning why a simple check-up costs more than a luxury vacation. The irony? Those vacations often come with better food.. Fact: Did you know that hospital food has been scientifically proven to taste worse than cardboard? No wonder patients are more eager to get well!.
  • Headline: WOULD END BLUE LAW BODY; New England Sabbath League Wants Lord's Day Alliance Dissolved.. Impact: The New England Sabbath League's push to end the Lord's Day Alliance led to a cultural shift that saw Sunday becoming just another day for shoppingβ€”setting the stage for the modern 'Sunday Funday' craze. Thank you, capitalism!. Fact: Interesting tidbit: The only thing more powerful than a Sunday sale is the collective guilt of skipping church to go shopping. It's a tough life!.
  • Headline: Body of Uribauru on Way Home.. Impact: The body of Uribauru being sent home symbolizes the historical importance of honoring the deceased, leading to modern funerary practices that range from the traditional to the downright bizarre, like sending ashes into space. Who knew death could be so adventurous?. Fact: Did you know that sending ashes into space costs around $5,000? If only we could just send our problems up there too!.
  • Headline: TAX DEBATE STARTS; SMOOT URGES SPEED; Tells Senate Each Day's Delay Costs $2,000,000 -- Seeks Night Sessions. COUZENS IN 3-HOUR SPEECH Drive for War-Time Income Rates Begun as Means of Cutting Out All Excises. TAX DEBATE STARTS; SMOOT URGES SPEED. Impact: The tax debate initiated by Smoot's urgency had a ripple effect on fiscal policy that resonates to this day. Every year, taxpayers brace themselves for a fresh round of debates, as if it's some sort of twisted national sport.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing faster than a tax bill through Congress is a politician's promise to lower taxes? Spoiler alert: they never do!.
  • Headline: Surgeon Says Appendectomy Is Based on Edward VII Myth. Impact: The surgeon's claim about the appendectomy being based on a myth of Edward VII led to a re-evaluation of medical practices, paving the way for more evidence-based approaches in surgery. Who knew a royal's appendix could change the world?. Fact: Fun fact: If Edward VII had just eaten more fiber, we might have avoided an entire century of unnecessary surgeries. Thanks, monarchy!.
  • Headline: Eighth Street Gallery Show.. Impact: The Eighth Street Gallery Show helped catalyze the art scene, leading to a cultural explosion that allowed hipsters everywhere to lament the death of 'real art' while sipping overpriced coffee. The struggle continues.. Fact: Did you know that the price of art is directly proportional to how pretentious the artist is? Just ask any gallery owner!.
  • Headline: HOUSE GROUP BACKS PARLEY ON SILVER; GOLD STUDY INCLUDED; Somers Resolution, Requesting Hoover to Call Re-evaluation Conference, Is Reported. PRESIDENT APPROVES PLAN Insertion of Gold Question Meets His Objections -- Vote Is Hoped For Next Week. HOUSE GROUP BACKS PARLEY ON SILVER. Impact: The House group's backing of the silver and gold parley led to ongoing economic debates that would shape monetary policy for decades. Spoiler: it didn't really simplify anything. If anything, it made everyone want to hoard gold like a dragon.. Fact: Fun fact: Gold is the only thing that appreciates in value faster than my disappointment in the stock market. At least you can wear it!.

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