MARCH 23, 1933

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$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1933
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $49,244,845 IN 2025
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 By March 23, 1933
1 King Kong
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King Kong
2 Lady for a Day
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Lady for a Day
3 State Fair
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State Fair
4 Deluge
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Deluge
5 Cavalcade
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Cavalcade
6 Morning Glory
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Morning Glory
7 The Kennel Murder Case
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The Kennel Murder Case
8 The Secret of Madame Blanche
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The Secret of Madame Blanche
9 Freaks
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Freaks
10 Trouble in Paradise
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Trouble in Paradise
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
Island of Lost Souls
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Island of Lost Souls
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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The Story of March 23, 1933

On March 23, 1933, Pierre Claudel, the prominent French poet and diplomat, arrived in the United States, marking an important cultural exchange between France and America during a turbulent time in global history.

🧠 Inventions of 1933

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

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

HEADLINES ON March 23, 1933

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  • Headline: Pierre Claudel Arrives in 1933. Impact: Claudel's arrival sparked a series of awkward dinner parties across Europe, where he unintentionally inspired the existential crisis of multiple philosophers. Who knew a simple arrival could lead to so much angst?. Fact: Did you know that Claudel was not just a poet but also a diplomat? So, basically, he was a professional wordsmith and a professional diplomatβ€”talk about overachieving!.
  • Headline: Rabbis Urge Faithful Loyalty in 1933. Impact: This appeal marked a pivotal moment in Jewish resilience, inspiring future generations to fight against oppression. It was like a cultural rallying cry echoing through history, igniting movements that would eventually lead to the establishment of Israel.. Fact: Faith can sometimes be a powerful form of resistance. It's like a spiritual battery that keeps people going even when the world around them is falling apart..
  • Headline: Those Explorers.. Impact: The publication of 'Raw Meat' led to a sudden surge in the popularity of adventurous cooking shows. Who would have guessed that explorers would become the original foodies?. Fact: Explorers risking it all for raw meat might sound like a reality show todayβ€”'Survivor: Culinary Edition'β€”but back then, it was just a Tuesday..
  • Headline: Paris Sponsors Fabric Shoes In Gay and Contrasting Colors. Impact: This fashion statement not only revolutionized footwear but also gave birth to the concept of 'statement shoes,' which would later influence countless fashion disasters. Thanks, Paris, for giving us Crocs!. Fact: Fabric shoes in contrasting colors? The ultimate way to tell everyone, 'I have no idea what I’m doing with my life, but at least my feet look fabulous!'.
  • Headline: FASHIONS IN DICTATORS.. Impact: The idea of dictatorial fashion trends led to the rise of dictators who believed that their wardrobe choices would influence their power. Spoiler alert: they were wrongβ€”fashion didn't save them.. Fact: When dictatorial fashion becomes a trend, you know the world is in trouble. Next thing you know, someone will be designing 'Fascist Chic.'.
  • Headline: Article 3 -- No Title. Impact: The election of D. Colville as captain marked the beginning of an illustrious career that would lead to countless unsung victories in the realm of obscure sports history. Truly a captain for the ages!. Fact: No title? Talk about being vague. It's like the universe decided to keep the best stories a secret. Thanks, Article 3!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1933, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
GE
General Electric
Price in 1933
$0.62
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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