AUGUST 28, 1933

MONDAY
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
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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
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
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

August 28, 1933 Trivia

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August 28, 1933

On August 28, 1933, Miss Rawls captured the spotlight by setting a new record, although the specifics of her achievement remain elusive in the annals of history. Meanwhile, the scientific community was abuzz with curiosity as the...

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 From August 28, 1933

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  • Headline: Miss Rawls Sets Swimming Record. Impact: If Miss Rawls hadn't set that record, the world might have never known the glory of women swimming 300 yards without needing a snack break. This led to an entire generation of women thinking they could actually swim faster than sharks. Spoiler: they can't. Fact: Did you know that swimming records are just a fancy way of saying 'who can hold their breath the longest while looking fabulous'?.
  • Headline: Unique Aquatic Exhibit Scheduled for 1933. Impact: The exhibition of this peculiar fish ultimately led to a rise in bizarre pet ownership, including an underground market for pet rocks that can spawn. Who knew rocks had reproductive capabilities?. Fact: Fun fact: aquatic animals have always been trendsetters. Remember when the goldfish went mainstream and everyone thought they were the next big thing?.
  • Headline: Saddle River Polo Match Highlights. Impact: This thrilling polo match caused a ripple effect in the world of sport, leading to the popularization of neckties as a sports accessory. Because nothing says 'I’m athletic' like a cravat, right?. Fact: Did you know that polo players wear helmets to protect their heads from the sudden realization that they’re on horses playing a game meant for the elite?.
  • Headline: URGE CUT IN RUPEE VALUE.; Indian Liberals Want Exchange Rate of 1 Shilling or 9 Pence.. Impact: This currency cut call sent shockwaves through the economy, leading to a series of unfortunate exchange rate mishaps that eventually resulted in the invention of Monopoly money. Thank you, Indian Liberals!. Fact: You know, the beauty of currency exchange is that it’s basically a game of who can lose the most money the fastest. How exciting!.
  • Headline: ROOSEVELT IS REGRETFUL; Praising Aide's Services to Nation, He Offers 'Every Good Wish.' TO FURTHER THE NEW DEAL Moley Sees Job After Sept. 7 as a New Chance to Serve -- Friendly Talk at Hyde Park. MOVE SURPRISES CAPITAL Hull Disputes With Assistant Recalled, and the Recent Shift to a Crime Survey. MOLEY QUITS POST TO EDIT MAGAZINE. Impact: Moley's resignation ignited a fervor for magazine editing that would later inspire countless politicians to try their hand at becoming lifestyle bloggers. Because who doesn’t want to hear about tax plans alongside gluten-free recipes?. Fact: Fun fact: every time a politician resigns, a new blog is born. It’s a miracle of modern politics!.
  • Headline: Falls From Pier, Drowns.. Impact: The tragic drowning incident served as a sobering reminder of the dangers of piers, leading to the invention of the safety float. The float has since saved countless lives and sparked debates on whether life jackets could be fashionable. Fact: Drowning incidents are a stark reminder that gravity is the ultimate party pooper, making waves and splashes that nobody asked for.
  • Headline: Article 5 -- No Title. Impact: The mysterious Article 5 sparked endless conspiracy theories that would later inspire countless novels, movies, and 'What if?' podcasts. Who knew a lack of title could lead to such creative chaos?. Fact: Sometimes, the best stories are those without titles. Just like that awkward conversation you had last Tuesday at the coffee shop!.
  • Headline: Japanese Firm Is Fined For Evading Panama Duty. Impact: The fine imposed on this firm sent ripples through international trade, ultimately inspiring a generation of accountants to invent more creative ways to evade taxesβ€”because who doesn’t love a good loophole?. Fact: Fun fact: tax evasion is a global pastime that requires more creativity than most reality TV shows. Who knew being sneaky could be so entertaining?.

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