JULY 30, 1934

MONDAY
1934 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1934
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $27,693,117 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.27
Median Home Price$4,900.00
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 1934
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1 Kid Millions
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Kid Millions
2 Cleopatra
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Cleopatra
3 Forsaking All Others
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Forsaking All Others
4 It Happened One Night
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It Happened One Night
5 Chained
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Chained
6 Wonder Bar
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Wonder Bar
7 The Barretts of Wimpole Street
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The Barretts of Wimpole Street
8 Here Comes the Navy
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Here Comes the Navy
9 Judge Priest
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Judge Priest
10 Treasure Island
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Treasure Island
The Thin Man
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The Thin Man
Six of a Kind
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Six of a Kind
You're Telling Me!
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You're Telling Me!
Twentieth Century
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Twentieth Century
The Lost Patrol
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The Lost Patrol
Mandalay
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Mandalay
Viva Villa!
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Viva Villa!
Manhattan Melodrama
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Manhattan Melodrama
The House of Rothschild
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The House of Rothschild
The Black Cat
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The Black Cat
I've Got Your Number
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I've Got Your Number
Little Miss Marker
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Little Miss Marker
Stand Up and Cheer!
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Stand Up and Cheer!
Of Human Bondage
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Of Human Bondage
Operator 13
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Operator 13
It's a Gift
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It's a Gift
Shoot the Works
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Shoot the Works
One Night of Love
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One Night of Love
We're Rich Again
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We're Rich Again
The Affairs of Cellini
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The Affairs of Cellini
Imitation of Life
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Imitation of Life
Bright Eyes
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Bright Eyes
The Invisible Man
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The Invisible Man
The Bitter Tea of General Yen
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen
Design for Living
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Design for Living
Duck Soup
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Duck Soup
Dinner at Eight
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Dinner at Eight
Little Women
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Little Women
The Bowery
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The Bowery
Sons of the Desert
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Sons of the Desert
Heroes for Sale
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Heroes for Sale
Queen Christina
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Queen Christina

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July 30, 1934

On July 30, 1934, the death of famed actress Marie Dressler was a prominent event, leading to a simple funeral service planned for tomorrow in Beverly Hills, California. Dressler was a beloved figure in Hollywood, known for her re...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of July 1934

Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.

1 Frequency Modulation Refinement
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Frequency Modulation Refinement
2 Electric Typewriter
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Electric Typewriter
3 Infrared Night Vision Concepts
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Infrared Night Vision Concepts
4 Automatic Transmission Concept
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Automatic Transmission Concept
5 Stainless Steel Surgical Tools
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Stainless Steel Surgical Tools
6 Hydraulic Power Steering
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Hydraulic Power Steering
7 Photoelectric Door Sensor
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Photoelectric Door Sensor
8 Sound Suppressor (Silencer)
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Sound Suppressor (Silencer)
9 Electric Eye Counters
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Electric Eye Counters
10 Commercial Air Conditioning
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Commercial Air Conditioning

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Headlines From July 30, 1934

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  • Headline: Funeral of Actress Formarie Dressler. Impact: The funeral of the famous actress marked the beginning of an era where celebrity deaths sparked a new trend: elaborate memorials that overshadowed their actual careers. Fast forward, and we now have entire themes dedicated to remembering stars who did little more than appear in a few mediocre films. Fact: Funerals have become the hottest ticket in town. Forget red carpets; now it's all about the velvet ropes at the afterlife celebrations!.
  • Headline: New York A.C. Triumphs Over Mount Vernon. Impact: The New York A.C.'s victory not only secured their place in sports history but also inadvertently inspired a series of increasingly ridiculous sports team names. By the 21st century, we had teams like the 'Fighting Flamingos' and 'Dancing Daisies,' proving that winning isn't everythingβ€”naming your team is. Fact: Did you know that sports teams have more mascot options than actual players? It's a wonder we haven't seen a team of anthropomorphic vegetables yet!.
  • Headline: ASKS CHURCH TO DROP ROLE OF ENTERTAINER; The Rev. James Jardine Says It Has Far More Vital Tasks to Perform.. Impact: Rev. Jardine's appeal to drop entertainment from church services triggered a crisis in the 'holy entertainment' industry. Churches had to pivot quickly, leading to the rise of the 'Gospel Karaoke Night' and the eventual invention of the 'Holy Dance-Off,' where sinners could repent through rhythmic movement. Fact: If you thought church was all about solemnity, think again! Today, it's not uncommon to hear 'Jesus Takes the Wheel' remixed into a dance anthem.
  • Headline: The Stadium Disturbance.. Impact: The stadium disturbance was a pivotal moment that led to the invention of the 'concert security guard'β€”the unsung hero of every live event. As crowds grew rowdier, these brave souls became the first line of defense against overzealous fans and unexpected stage invasions. Fact: Did you know that security guards at concerts often moonlight as aspiring musicians? Watch out for 'Steve the Bouncer' dropping a hot mixtape!.
  • Headline: Mr. Farley's Five Million.. Impact: Mr. Farley’s five million savings became the blueprint for budget cuts across various government departments, resulting in the creation of the 'Bureau of Savings.' This led to several absurd initiatives, including a nationwide contest to see who could save the most money by using rubber bands instead of paper clips. Fact: Government savings plans are like diets: everyone claims to have one, but few actually stick to it. 'Five million saved' sounds impressive until you realize it's just the cost of coffee over a decade!.
  • Headline: Lee, Instead of Perry, to Pair With Hughes In Davis Cup Doubles at Wimbledon Today. Impact: Lee's substitution in the Davis Cup doubles match set off a chain reaction of 'who's who' in sports. This led to a reality TV show where sports stars competed to swap places mid-game, proving that sometimes the best way to stay relevant is to be a 'fill-in.'. Fact: Substitutes in sports are the ultimate plot twistsβ€”like that friend who shows up at the party uninvited but somehow ends up being the life of it!.
  • Headline: CHRISTIANITY HELD SANEST LIFE GUlDE; ' Most Practical Approach to Problems of Living,' Says the Rev. Cecil C. Hine. EFFECTS ON SYSTEMS SEEN Man Creates His Own Universe, He Asserts in Sermon in Lutheran Church.. Impact: Rev. Hine's assertion about Christianity being the sanest life guide triggered a wave of self-help books that promised enlightenment through prayer and meditation. This led to a bizarre trend of 'spiritual influencers' who claim their latte art is inspired by divine intervention. Fact: Turns out, the most practical approach to life's problems is sometimes just realizing that your barista is more insightful than your therapist!.
  • Headline: MINNEAPOLIS PASTOR LAYS STRIKE TO REDS; Dr. W.B. Riley, Preaching Here, Paints a Gloomy Picture of World Conditions.. Impact: Ford's enthusiasm for soybeans sparked a revolution in eco-friendly practices that would eventually lead to the organic food movement. Little did they know, this would lead to an entire generation of people who think kale chips can replace potato chips. Fact: Did you know that Henry Ford's love for soybeans was so intense, he once tried to convince the world that they could fuel cars? Now that’s what I call going green... literally!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #2
KMB
Kimberly-Clark
Price in 1934
$0.69
Stored value
$147,887

Kimberly-Clark - If you invested $1,000 in 1934, it would be worth $147,887 today (147.9x return)

Rank #3
IBM
IBM
Price in 1934
$1.46
Stored value
$205,272

IBM - If you invested $1,000 in 1934, it would be worth $205,272 today (205.3x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Famous Funnies #1
Famous Funnies #1
$50,000
New Fun #1
New Fun #1
$2,000
Detective Dan, Secret Op. 48
Detective Dan, Secret Op. 48
$250
Tip Top Comics #1
Tip Top Comics #1
$3,000
The Funnies #1
The Funnies #1
$2,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
MÀrklin Model Trains
MÀrklin Model Trains
$250.00
Tinkertoy Construction Set
Tinkertoy Construction Set
$75.00
Buddy L Toy Trucks
Buddy L Toy Trucks
$1,200.00
Mickey Mouse Wooden Doll
Mickey Mouse Wooden Doll
$350.00
Fisher-Price Pop-Up Kritter
Fisher-Price Pop-Up Kritter
$75.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Enos Slaughter - Goudey
Enos Slaughter - Goudey
$11.00
Lou Gehrig - Goudey #37
Lou Gehrig - Goudey #37
$167,300
Jimmie Foxx - Goudey
Jimmie Foxx - Goudey
$250,000
Al Simmons - Batter-Up #57
Al Simmons - Batter-Up #57
$11.00
Babe Ruth - Goudey #144
Babe Ruth - Goudey #144
$300,000