AUGUST 15, 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
42nd Street
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42nd Street
Gold Diggers of 1933
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Gold Diggers of 1933
She Done Him Wrong
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She Done Him Wrong
King Kong
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King Kong
Lady for a Day
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Lady for a Day
Dinner at Eight
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Dinner at Eight
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
The Power and the Glory
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The Power and the Glory
Cavalcade
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Cavalcade
The Mayor of Hell
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The Mayor of Hell
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
The Eagle and the Hawk
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The Eagle and the Hawk
Lady Killer
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Lady Killer
Pilgrimage
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Pilgrimage
Wild Boys of the Road
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Wild Boys of the Road
Deluge
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Deluge
Dancing Lady
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Dancing Lady
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 August 15, 1933

On August 15, 1933, the world witnessed an exciting display of sporting prowess as Fox, England, led the sailing canoeists in the opening heats of a competitive series, with Armstrong finishing as the runner-up in the second heat.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of August 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 August 15, 1933

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  • Headline: Fox Leads Canoeists in National Sailing Races. Impact: This thrilling canoe race ignited a global interest in sailing canoes, resulting in a bizarre future where Olympic athletes train with inflatable unicorns in hopes of achieving the ultimate aerodynamic advantage.. Fact: Did you know that canoeing is one of the only sports where you can literally paddle your own canoe while simultaneously having an existential crisis?.
  • Headline: KATHRYN HAWKES IS WED UP-STATE; Becomes Bride of Dr. F. Van Doren Martin at Parents' o Home in Corning.. Impact: Kathryn's wedding set off a chain reaction of matrimonial bliss that eventually led to the invention of the reality TV wedding, where couples now spend more on their special day than on their entire future home.. Fact: Did you know that the average wedding costs about as much as a small car? So, you could say β€˜I do’ for the price of β€˜drive away’!.
  • Headline: Destroyer Going to Cuba Sets Canal Speed Record. Impact: The speed record established by the USS Sturtevant sparked a future where naval ships began racing each other, inadvertently leading to the world's first 'Naval Olympics'β€”complete with synchronized swimming submarines.. Fact: Did you know that naval ships are not actually designed for speed? But hey, who doesn’t love a good race when you can’t even see the finish line?.
  • Headline: Doorman for Presidents Keeps Post at Havana. Impact: This doorman’s unwavering dedication inspired a new generation of doormen everywhere, resulting in the formation of a secret society dedicated to ensuring that every future presidential visit is met with the perfect level of awkward silence.. Fact: Did you know that being a doorman for presidents is actually a highly competitive job? It’s like being a bouncer, but with more ties and fewer bar fights!.
  • Headline: Greece Rushes Aid to Fire Victims.. Impact: Greece's swift response to fire victims set a precedent for emergency aid worldwide, leading to a future where emergency responders also double as motivational speakers. 'You can do this!' they shout while handing out blankets.. Fact: Fun fact: Greece has been known for their hospitality since ancient times. The only difference now is that their hospitality sometimes comes with a side of tragedy..
  • Headline: OUR MILK CONTROL STATUTE.; Its Passage and Signing Held Not Result of Lawlessness.. Impact: This milk control statute inadvertently led to the 'Great Milk Wars' of the 1930s, where dairy farmers and lactose-intolerant activists clashed in epic battles over the future of dairy products.. Fact: Did you know? Milk is one of the few things that can be both a refreshing drink and a source of countless legal disputes. Cheers!.
  • Headline: Food Cast in Sea to Woo Prosperity. Impact: The act of casting food into the sea created an unexpected trend of 'throwing food at problems,' leading to a bizarre future where people literally threw pizza at their issues, resulting in the invention of the pizza-based therapy.. Fact: Did you know that throwing food into the sea is a time-honored tradition? Just think of it as a buffet for the fish, and they never even asked for it!.
  • Headline: A Visitor to Broadway.. Impact: This seemingly mundane visit to Broadway led to the future phenomenon of spontaneous street performances that would eventually inspire a global movement of people breaking into song at the most inappropriate times.. Fact: Did you know? Broadway is the only place where someone can fall into a musical number and not even get a bruised egoβ€”just a standing ovation!.

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