OCTOBER 11, 1933

WEDNESDAY
$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 October 11, 1933

On October 11, 1933, the HEW College opened its doors in Cincinnati, OH, marking a significant advancement in Jewish education by serving as a successor to the Hebrew Union School.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of October 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 October 11, 1933

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  • Headline: HEW College Opens for Jewish Teachers. Impact: This seemingly innocent opening of a college led to a surge in Jewish educators who would eventually inspire a generation of students. Who knew that a little education could lead to an intellectual revolution, resulting in a vast network of enlightened thinkers who might just solve the world's problems? Or create more of them.. Fact: Fun fact: Rabbi Pollak later became a celebrated figure in Jewish education, proving that sometimes all you need is a little faith and a whole lot of teaching..
  • Headline: British Debt Discussed as War Necessity. Impact: This admission set off a chain reaction of financial diplomacy that would lead to the UK becoming the original master of debt. This genius move would create the perfect storm for future generations to wrestle with economic crises, tightening budgets, and the birth of the phrase 'Let’s just borrow more money.'. Fact: Did you know that β€˜debt’ is just β€˜bed’ with a β€˜t’ added? Just like our financial situation, it seems we can’t get out of it!.
  • Headline: Hitler's Speech on German Disarmament. Impact: Hitler's broadcast would later be seen as a pivotal moment, amplifying tensions across Europe and leading various nations to reconsider their own military strategies. Who knew that one man’s monologue could spark a global catastrophe?. Fact: It's a chilling reminder that words can be as powerful as weapons, and sometimes, they're more dangerous..
  • Headline: Buffalo Payrolls Rise 52%.. Impact: This payroll spike was like a sugar rush for the economy, leading to a wave of spending that would eventually create a culture of consumerism. Fast forward a few decades, and you have people buying things they don’t need with money they don’t have. Thanks, Buffalo!. Fact: Buffalo is famous for its wings, but it turns out it’s also good at winging its way into economic history!.
  • Headline: HINES GAINS AT TENNIS.; Reaches Third Round by Defeating Reilly at White Sulphur.. Impact: Hines' victory not only pushed him forward in the tournament but also inspired countless amateur tennis players to believe they, too, could achieve greatness. Spoiler alert: most just ended up with sunburns and a racquet-shaped bruise.. Fact: Tennis: the only sport where it’s socially acceptable to yell 'Love!' and no one raises an eyebrow..
  • Headline: HEADS HARVARD ALUMNI.; Charles Francis Adams Succeeds Judge J.M. Morton.. Impact: Adams’ leadership would pave the way for an elite group of Harvard alumni who would go on to shape major policies and decisions. Talk about a legacy: they’re still debating whether a degree from Harvard guarantees success β€” spoiler, it doesn’t.. Fact: Harvard has produced more presidents than any other university. So, if you’re looking for a career in politics, maybe it’s time to start studying… or just attend a few parties!.
  • Headline: END OF SILK STRIKE SOUGHT BY WAGNER; Begins Mediation Hearings Here, Saying He Will Stay Until Case Is Settled. BOTH SIDES EXPLAIN STAND Agreement Today Is Hoped For -- Whalen Seeks to Settle Boot and Shoe Tie-Up.. Impact: Wagner’s efforts to mediate would later be seen as a crucial turning point in labor rights, eventually leading to more organized labor movements. Because who doesn’t want to fight for their right to wear comfortable shoes?. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'silk strike' sounds like a fancy cocktail but was far less glamorous β€” it involved a lot of arguing and not nearly enough drinks..

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