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HEADLINES ON September 27, 1932
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- Headline: Hoover Lays Cornerstone of Post Office. Impact: If Hoover hadn't used that trowel, we might not have a postal service today! Oh wait, actually, we mightβpeople love sending bills and junk mail.. Fact: Did you know that George Washington's trowel is so famous that it probably has its own Instagram account? #TrowelGoals.
- Headline: M. Bradley's Engagement Announcement. Impact: The engagement sparked a nationwide trend of awkward couple names. Now we have Brangelina and Kimyeβthanks a lot, Bradley and Townsend.. Fact: Fun fact: This couple probably spent more time deciding on their couple name than they did planning their wedding!.
- Headline: LONDON TIMES GLOOMY OVER BERLIN AND PARIS; Cooperation Is Vital to Peace, Editorial Says, but Rift Seems to Be Increasing.. Impact: This editorial may have sparked a series of diplomatic meetings that eventually led to treaties. Or, you know, more wars. History is a real rollercoaster.. Fact: Did you know that the London Times has been gloomy since, like, forever? Maybe they should try reading a comedy instead!.
- Headline: CUBAN PRISONER ASKS AID OF UNITED STATES; Lawyer's Wife Delivers Copy of Appeal to Our Embassy -- Action Is Doubtful.. Impact: This appeal set off a series of diplomatic discussions, which ultimately led to more complicated U.S.-Cuba relations. So, thank you, Dr. P Herrera Sotolongo, for the ongoing saga.. Fact: Did you know that asking for help from the U.S. is like asking a cat for a favor? Good luck with that!.
- Headline: CHILD TRAPPED IN ELEVATOR; Alone in Car, Girl, 7, Screams Until Firemen Chop Her Out.. Impact: This incident highlighted the need for better safety regulations in elevators, leading to a future where children are now safer and parents are more paranoid. Progress!. Fact: Did you know that this little girl probably had an epic tale to tell her friends about her 'elevator adventure'? Talk about a story to top all stories!.
- Headline: EarleuWelton. 1. Impact: This engagement might have triggered a series of awkward conversations at family gatherings, leading to the invention of the 'fake phone call' as a social escape tactic.. Fact: Fun fact: This couple's engagement is probably the only thing keeping the local florist in business right now. Thanks for that!.
- Headline: TITULESCO RESIGNS; BUCHAREST STIRRED; Quits as Minister to Britain and League Delegate in Row Over Proposed Soviet Pact.. Impact: Titulesco's resignation added fuel to the fire of political instability, ultimately shaping the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe for decades. Who knew a single resignation could cause such chaos?. Fact: Did you know that resignations in politics are like reality TVβthe more dramatic, the better ratings? Welcome to Bucharest's version of 'Survivor!'.
- Headline: Vines to Wed Miss Low Saturday.. Impact: This wedding probably sparked a trend of couples combining surnames into hilariously awkward combinations. Future generations might be burdened with names like 'Vineslow.'. Fact: Did you know that getting married is just an official way of saying 'I promise to annoy you for the rest of my life'? That's true love!.
Wall Street Time Machine
CVX
Chevron
Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1932, it would be worth $474,914 today (474.9x return)
GE
General Electric
General Electric - If you invested $1,000 in 1932, it would be worth $487,500 today (487.5x return)