SEPTEMBER 25, 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
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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
Red Dust
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Red Dust
Scarface
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Scarface
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
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I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
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
American Madness
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American Madness
Me and My Gal
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Me and My Gal
Night After Night
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Night After Night
The Crowd Roars
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The Crowd Roars
The Mouthpiece
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The Mouthpiece
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 Beast of the City
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The Beast of the City
Lawyer Man
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Lawyer Man
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
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The Story of September 25, 1932

On September 25, 1932, the global community was feeling the reverberations of the Great Depression, which had brought economic hardship across the United States and the world.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 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 September 25, 1932

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  • Headline: The Impact of Speed on Safety. Impact: This article on auto accidents led to a boom in traffic safety legislation, which eventually caused the invention of the traffic cone. Yes, thank you, Ed, for our road rage-saving cones!. Fact: Did you know that before traffic cones, people just used to yell "Watch out!" at oncoming traffic? Talk about a risky career choice!.
  • Headline: Discovering 'More About Max' by St. Clair. Impact: Mabelle Halleck St. Clair’s book about Max inspired countless pet owners to name their dogs Max, leading to an epidemic of confused dogs at the dog park and a rise in doggy therapy sessions.. Fact: Fun fact: The name 'Max' has been the go-to dog name for decades. Coincidence? Or did St. Clair unleash a canine naming convention?.
  • Headline: Whale Off: American Shore Whaling. Impact: The tale of American Shore Whaling sparked a massive interest in marine conservation, ironically leading to the creation of a 'Save the Whale' movement that whales are probably still rolling their eyes at.. Fact: Did you know that in the 19th century, whaling was considered a 'noble profession'? Now, it's about as acceptable as wearing socks with sandals..
  • Headline: BATTLE' FORCES DISPERSE.; Troops Start Overland Marches to Posts After Jersey Games.. Impact: The 'Battle' forces dispersing after a game made way for the modern tradition of tailgating. Yes, folks, nothing says 'sportsmanship' like grilling burgers in a parking lot.. Fact: Did you know that tailgating was originally meant to celebrate troop victories? Now, it’s just about who can make the best potato salad..
  • Headline: MANCHURIA ACTION BY LEAGUE NOV. 14; JAPAN MAY RESIGN; Geneva Grants a Delay but de Valera Rebukes Tokyo on Recognition of Manchukuo. PREJUDICING' OF CASE SEEN Madariaga Also Denounces the Move, Saying It Affects the Future of World Society. LAUGHTER GREETS NAGAOKA Chinese Sarcastic Over Japanese Tactics -- Possible Withdrawal of Tokyo Viewed as 'Illegal.' MANCHURIA ACTION BY LEAGUE NOV. 14. Impact: The League's actions regarding Manchuria set a precedent for future diplomatic slap fights, paving the way for the modern United Nations where nations can argue about pizza toppings instead of war.. Fact: Did you know that the League of Nations was basically the world's first attempt at group therapy? Spoiler alert: It didn't go so well..
  • Headline: KNOCKING AT BROADWAY'S DOOR; Three New Shows, Including the Guild's "Good Earth," Tryout In Philadelphia and Newark. Impact: The Broadway shows debuting after this headline sparked a chain reaction that would eventually lead to a billion-dollar ticket sales industry. You're welcome, theater enthusiasts!. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more dramatic than Broadway shows is the price of the tickets. It’s like they’re selling gold-plated seats..
  • Headline: FIGHT AT MILFORD CAUCUS.; Democrats Clash as Effigy of Town Chairman Is Burned.. Impact: The Democratic caucus clash foreshadowed the modern political debates we know today, where instead of burning effigies, they just burn each other on social media.. Fact: Did you know that political caucuses used to involve actual fighting? Now, they just use words that hurt moreβ€”like 'unqualified.'.
  • Headline: DELAWARE MAN KILLS WIFE, TWO SONS, SELF; Financial Worries Are Blamed by Neighbors for Wilmington Huckster's Act.. Impact: This tragedy highlighted the dire consequences of financial stress, leading to modern mental health awareness. Ironically, it took a disaster for people to start talking openly about their struggles.. Fact: Did you know that financial worries are now considered a normal part of life? Welcome to adulthood, where stress is the new black..
  • Headline: Defines League's Position.. Impact: The denial of the Emergency Milk Commission's ties to the Dairymen's League may have sparked the beginning of conspiracy theories regarding dairy products, which are still debated in coffee shops today.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing milk has been more associated with than 'strong bones' is conspiracy theories about whether it actually comes from cows..

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