JANUARY 18, 1933

WEDNESDAY
1933 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1933
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $49,244,845 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.27
Median Home Price$5,050.00
Gas Price Avg$0.19
Bread Price Avg$0.08
Movie Ticket Avg$0.27
First Class Stamp$0.02
Milk Price Avg$0.52
Top Movies From 1933
Show screen release and event cards
1 Roman Scandals
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Roman Scandals
2 I'm No Angel
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I'm No Angel
3 Gold Diggers of 1933
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Gold Diggers of 1933
4 She Done Him Wrong
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She Done Him Wrong
5 The Bowery
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The Bowery
6 Tugboat Annie
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Tugboat Annie
7 Footlight Parade
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Footlight Parade
8 Dancing Lady
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Dancing Lady
9 42nd Street
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42nd Street
10 Dinner at Eight
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Dinner at Eight
The Kennel Murder Case
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The Kennel Murder Case
The Secret of Madame Blanche
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The Secret of Madame Blanche
Cavalcade
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Cavalcade
Island of Lost Souls
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Island of Lost Souls
The Mummy
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The Mummy
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
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I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
Shanghai Express
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Shanghai Express
A Farewell to Arms
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A Farewell to Arms
The Sign of the Cross
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The Sign of the Cross
No Man of Her Own
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No Man of Her Own
Lawyer Man
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Lawyer Man

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January 18, 1933

On January 18, 1933, notable events unfolded in the realm of politics and law enforcement in the United States. Rev. Charles Edward Coughlin, known as the 'Radio Priest' for his influential broadcasts, made headlines as he visited...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of January 1933

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

1 Electric Guitar Pickup
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Electric Guitar Pickup
2 Polyethylene
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Polyethylene
3 Drive-In Movie Theater
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Drive-In Movie Theater
4 Automatic Coffee Maker
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Automatic Coffee Maker
5 Electric Refrigerator Improvements
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Electric Refrigerator Improvements
6 Aircraft Retractable Landing Gear
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Aircraft Retractable Landing Gear
7 High-Speed Camera
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High-Speed Camera
8 Cellophane Food Packaging
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Cellophane Food Packaging
9 Speech Scrambler
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Speech Scrambler
10 Portable Radio
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Portable Radio

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From January 18, 1933

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  • Headline: Coughlin Visits Roosevelt in 1933. Impact: This friendly visit ignited a bizarre chain of events where religious figures began to believe they could influence political decisions. Fast forward to today, and we have politicians consulting psychics. Thanks, Coughlin!. Fact: Did you know that Coughlin's broadcasts eventually turned rather controversial? Nothing says 'friendly visit' like a priest who dabbles in fascism!.
  • Headline: Police Clash in Brooklyn Home. Impact: This incident caused a ripple effect in police-community relations, leading to more 'oops, we should probably train better' discussions that still echo today. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'two wives quarreling' is just a euphemism for 'let's not call it a police riot, okay?'.
  • Headline: Liquidating Fees Are Granted.. Impact: This decision opened the floodgates for an endless stream of legal jargon that would confuse generations to come. Congrats, legalese, you’re still winning!. Fact: Did you know that 'liquidating fees' is a fancy term for 'we're taking your money and calling it something official'?.
  • Headline: Advance to the Yangtse Feared.. Impact: This fear of an advance led to a flurry of diplomatic maneuvers that would make a game of chess look like tic-tac-toe. It also set the stage for future conflicts in the region. Fact: Did you know that historical fears often lead to even bigger fears? It's like a fear pyramid scheme, and we’re all just pawns in it.
  • Headline: SUIT FOR $1,250,000 FILED AGAINST WILLYS; Auto Man Is Accused of Using Money of Woman Now Dead -- Charge Is Baseless, He Says.. Impact: This lawsuit opened the door to a new era of outrageous legal claims, paving the way for the next big sensational trial that would keep tabloids in business for decades. Fact: Did you know that if you have a problem with a car company, the best way to resolve it is to just sue them for a ludicrous amount? It’s practically a rite of passage now!.
  • Headline: NAVY FLIER KILLED IN CRASH ON BEACH; Lieut. E.F. Conway Falls at Lido, L.I. -- Companion, a Reservist, Badly Hurt. TRIED TO LIGHT ON WATER Witnesses Say Motor Was Failing and the Pilot Lost Control Circling Over Ocean.. Impact: This tragic incident underscored the perils of aviation, leading to stricter safety regulations that ultimately paved the way for the commercial flying experience we know today - complete with overpriced peanuts. Fact: Did you know that the early days of aviation were so risky they make today's turbulence feel like a gentle nudge from a well-meaning grandma?.
  • Headline: 20,000 BELGIANS PROTEST.; Women Demonstrate Against Army Costs, Asking Aid for Needy.. Impact: This protest sparked a wave of activism that would inspire future generations to stand up for social justice - and to really make sure their voices were heard over the sound of historical apathy. Fact: Did you know that 20,000 women marching together is still pretty much the same as a cat video going viral? It just shows the power of collective outrage.
  • Headline: FOX FILM TAX ADJUSTMENT; Corporation and 3 Subsidiaries Get Total Credit of $190,071.. Impact: This tax adjustment set a precedent for future corporations to play financial hopscotch with the IRS, leading to the great tax loophole frenzy of the late 20th century. Thanks, Fox!. Fact: Did you know that tax credits are basically just the government saying, 'We’re not mad, just disappointed'?.
  • Headline: 200 Japanese Mob Singer Company Branch; American Staff Escapes Labor Rioters. Impact: This incident foreshadowed the rise of labor rights movements, showing that sometimes, you need to break a few guitars to get your point across. Fact: Did you know that when labor disputes get this heated, the real losers are the karaoke machines? They just want to be loved!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
GE
General Electric
Price in 1933
$0.62
Stored value
$487,500

General Electric - If you invested $1,000 in 1933, it would be worth $487,500 today (487.5x return)

Rank #3
KMB
Kimberly-Clark
Price in 1933
$0.69
Stored value
$147,887

Kimberly-Clark - If you invested $1,000 in 1933, it would be worth $147,887 today (147.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Funnies on Parade
Funnies on Parade
$95,000
Detective Dan: Secret Operative No. 48 #1
Detective Dan: Secret Operative No. 48 #1
$200
Famous Funnies: A Carnival of Comics
Famous Funnies: A Carnival of Comics
$2,250
Mickey Mouse Magazine #1
Mickey Mouse Magazine #1
$1,050
The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck
The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck
$25
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Mickey Mouse Plush Toy
Mickey Mouse Plush Toy
$150.00
Lincoln Logs
Lincoln Logs
$120.00
Tinker Toys
Tinker Toys
$150.00
Uncle Wiggily Game
Uncle Wiggily Game
$150.00
Monopoly
Monopoly
$250.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #53
1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #53
$4,200,000
1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig #92
1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig #92
$5,000
1933 Goudey Nap Lajoie #106
1933 Goudey Nap Lajoie #106
$180,000
1933 Sport Kings Babe Ruth #2
1933 Sport Kings Babe Ruth #2
$471,042
1933 Delong Gum Lou Gehrig #7
1933 Delong Gum Lou Gehrig #7
$250,000