SEPTEMBER 5, 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
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 Life of Jimmy Dolan
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The Life of Jimmy Dolan
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
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The Story of September 5, 1933

On September 5, 1933, a tragic incident struck when a child named Arnold died after ingesting a dangerous ant paste.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 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 September 5, 1933

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  • Headline: Tragic Death from Ant Paste Incident. Impact: If only Arnold had opted for peanut butter instead! This tragic event led to a nationwide crackdown on bizarre food trends, ultimately resulting in the popularity of kale chips. Thanks, Arnold!. Fact: Ant paste was actually a popular delicacy in some regions, but clearly, it wasn't meant for children with questionable taste buds..
  • Headline: Social Casualties Under NRA Policies. Impact: This headline triggered countless debates on social responsibility, but in the end, it just made politicians better at avoiding real issues. Bravo, democracy!. Fact: The NRA is often compared to a persistent coldβ€”irritating and hard to shake off, despite the symptoms being well-known..
  • Headline: The Art of Bull Throwing in 1933. Impact: This bizarre sport became an underground sensation, leading to the formation of the International Bull Throwing Federation, which still meets in secret to this day. The bulls, however, are not impressed.. Fact: Bull throwing is not recognized by any serious sports authority, but it’s a great way to clear out a bar on a Friday night..
  • Headline: BrodieuHill,. Impact: The marriage of Brodieu and Hill sparked a trend of hyphenated surnames, leading to a generation of children with names longer than their attention spans. Thanks for the chaos, lovebirds!. Fact: Hyphenated names often leave poor children with an identity crisisβ€”who do they even root for in a family feud?.
  • Headline: AUTO CRASH IN REICH INJURES 4 AMERICANS; Judge R.L. Henry of Chicago, His Wife and Two Sons Hurt -- She Is Not Expected to Live.. Impact: The accident sparked outrage and calls for safer roads, prompting the introduction of speed limits and more cautious driving... in theory, at least.. Fact: Auto accidents have been the catalyst for more safety regulations than any superhero ever was, but unfortunately, they also tend to come with tragic tales..
  • Headline: MACHADO SILENT ON TRIAL; Cuban Exile, in Montreal, Says He Will Give No More Interviews.. Impact: Machado's refusal to speak turned him into a cult figure, inspiring a generation of rebellious teenagers who thought being mysterious was the key to popularity. Spoiler alert: It wasn't.. Fact: Silence can be golden, but in politics, it often just means you’re hiding somethingβ€”or that you really need to work on your public speaking skills..
  • Headline: VAN DER LUBBE KIN IN ROW; Clash May Force Attorney to Quit Reichstag Arson Case.. Impact: This family feud led to a series of legal dramas that inspired a whole genre of courtroom thrillers. Who knew arson could ignite such passion?. Fact: Family drama often makes for great TV, but in real life, it usually ends with someone storming out and refusing to talk at Thanksgiving dinner..
  • Headline: A Beam in Our Own Eye.. Impact: This commentary on bullfighting raised awareness about animal rights, leading to fewer bulls being thrown in the ring and more people throwing shade at the practice itself.. Fact: Bullfighting is often touted as a cultural tradition, but let’s be realβ€”it’s just a really fancy excuse for a bad day at the office..
  • Headline: HERRIOT IS ADROIT IN PRAISING STALIN; Says the Soviet Leader's 'Six Points' Show Highest In- telligence and Courage. PRESSES HIS PEACE AIMS Ex-Premier of France Displays Skill in Evading Questions at Interview in Moscow.. Impact: Herriot's flattering remarks about Stalin led to a bizarre alliance that made future French leaders question their taste in friends. Who knew politics could be so awkward?. Fact: Praising Stalin is like complimenting a tornado for being 'efficient'β€”it may not end well for you!.

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