APRIL 18, 1933

TUESDAY
$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
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
King Kong
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King Kong
Lady for a Day
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Lady for a Day
Baby Face
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Baby Face
Morning Glory
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Morning Glory
The Kennel Murder Case
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The Kennel Murder Case
The Story of Temple Drake
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The Story of Temple Drake
The Secret of Madame Blanche
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The Secret of Madame Blanche
Cavalcade
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Cavalcade
Hold Your Man
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Hold Your Man
Island of Lost Souls
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Island of Lost Souls
State Fair
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State Fair
Pilgrimage
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Pilgrimage
Deluge
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Deluge
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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The Story of April 18, 1933

On April 18, 1933, Nicaragua experienced two significant earthquakes, a reminder of the geological volatility in Central America.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of April 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 ON April 18, 1933

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  • Headline: Nicaragua Experiences Double Earthquake Shocks. Impact: The two earthquakes in Nicaragua caused a global wave of 'earthquake awareness,' leading to a surge in yoga classes as people collectively decided they needed to find their 'center' amidst the chaos. In their quest for inner peace, they inadvertently created the 'Namaste' craze of the 21st century.. Fact: Did you know that after feeling two earthquakes, some people actually felt the need to start a 'Earthquake Survival Book Club'? Because nothing says 'survival' like discussing disaster prep over lattes..
  • Headline: HawlinsuDennis: A Historic Union. Impact: HawlinsuDennis marrying B B Dennis led to the creation of a new reality TV franchise, 'Marrying Your Name,' which subsequently inspired thousands to change their names just to get on TV. The world is now filled with people named 'Kim Kardashian' who are definitely not her.. Fact: Did you know that in the future, people will frequently get married just to create more Instagram hashtags? #HawlinsuDennisForever!.
  • Headline: Browning Defeats Lutze to Retain Title. Impact: J Browning's title retention sparked a wrestling boom, which ultimately led to the establishment of professional wrestling as a 'serious sport.' This paved the way for countless wannabe wrestlers to don spandex and live out their childhood dreams, eventually resulting in a world where people pay to watch others body-slam each other for entertainment.. Fact: Fun fact: In a shocking twist, wrestling matches were once considered an actual method of diplomacy. Who knew that suplexing your rival could be a legitimate way to resolve conflicts?.
  • Headline: 19 ENTERED IN HUNTS RACE; Named for Grand National Point-to-Point Test on Saturday.. Impact: The entry of 19 competitors into the Hunts Race stirred the competitive spirit, leading to the formation of countless amateur hunting clubs. This would later spiral into the 'Great Squirrel Race of 2050,' where squirrels were the true champions but only after they unionized.. Fact: Did you know that the Grand National Point-to-Point Race was initially just a race to see who could find the best pub along the way? Because priorities..
  • Headline: I I te VlnessuDenmead,. Impact: I I te VlnessuDenmead marrying H von K Denmead opened the floodgates for people to marry with increasingly complicated names. This would lead to a generation of children struggling to spell their last names on standardized tests, resulting in a nationwide push for simpler surnames. 'Smith' becomes the new 'it' name.. Fact: Did you know that in a few decades, people will start naming their children after their Wi-Fi networks to ensure uniqueness? #Denmead is definitely a contender!.
  • Headline: CLUB OPENS NEW HOME.; The New York Holds Dinner In Hotel Delmonico Quarters.. Impact: The New York Club opening its new quarters sparked a trend of exclusive clubs across the country, which eventually led to the rise of 'clubbing' as a sport. Who knew that mingling over overpriced cocktails could one day be considered a competitive event?. Fact: Did you know that the Hotel Delmonico will eventually be known as the 'Clubhouse of the Elite,' where the only requirement for entry is a trust fund? Good luck getting in!.
  • Headline: SOCIALIZED MEDICINE.; System, It Is Held, Would Result In Increase of Neuroses.. Impact: Dr. J H Toomey's warning about socialized medicine ignited a healthcare debate that would echo through the ages, resulting in an endless cycle of political promises, broken campaigns, and people still Googling 'How to treat a cold?' instead of just seeing a doctor.. Fact: Did you know that people in the future will still be debating socialized medicine while simultaneously arguing over the best way to cure a hangover? Priorities, folks..

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1933, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
GE
General Electric
Price in 1933
$0.62
2025 dataset 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
2025 dataset 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