Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 1934
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Frequency Modulation Refinement
2 
Electric Typewriter
3 
Infrared Night Vision Concepts
4 
Automatic Transmission Concept
5 
Stainless Steel Surgical Tools
6 
Hydraulic Power Steering
7 
Photoelectric Door Sensor
8 
Sound Suppressor (Silencer)
9 
Electric Eye Counters
10 
Commercial Air Conditioning
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON September 26, 1934
Full News Archive
- Headline: Celebrating the Marriage of Nancy B. Morris. Impact: Nancy B. Morris's marriage set off a chain reaction of matchmaking events, leading to a spike in awkward family gatherings and the invention of speed-dating two decades later.. Fact: Did you know that weddings are just elaborate excuses for people to eat cake and avoid conversations about their love lives?.
- Headline: CATHLEEN CARNOCHAN A PRINCETON BRIDE; Married to Richard Leigh Farr in the Lady Chapel of Trinity Church.. Impact: Cathleen Carnochan's marriage triggered a series of events that led to the rise of wedding planners—because clearly, people couldn't be trusted to throw their own parties without expert assistance.. Fact: Did you know that the average wedding costs more than a used car? Just something to think about while you’re planning your ‘special day’..
- Headline: ICKES TO PUBLISH A BOOK.; Says 'The New Democracy' Will Give His Economic Views.. Impact: Ickes's forthcoming book set off a publishing trend among politicians, leading to the rise of ghostwriters and the eventual decline of literacy in political discourse.. Fact: Fun fact: Most political books are written by people who have never actually held a real job. Just a thought!.
- Headline: Miss Virginia Graham Engaged. I. Impact: Miss Virginia Graham's engagement sparked a series of 'Who wore it better?' debates that have haunted social gatherings ever since—because nothing says love like a fashion showdown.. Fact: Did you know that engagement rings are basically just overpriced trinkets? But hey, at least they come with a lifetime of guilt!.
- Headline: LaGuardia Studies Regional Sales Tax Idea; Said to Favor Ellenstein's Four-State Plan. Impact: LaGuardia's study of the regional sales tax idea led to a series of tax loopholes that would keep accountants in business for generations—because who doesn't love a good financial puzzle?. Fact: Did you know that taxes are the government's way of saying, 'Thanks for your hard work—now hand it over!'? Always a pleasure!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1934, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #2
KMB
Kimberly-Clark
Price in 1934
$0.69
2025 dataset 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
2025 dataset 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
$50,000
New Fun #1
$2,000
Detective Dan, Secret Op. 48
$250
Tip Top Comics #1
$3,000
The Funnies #1
$2,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Märklin Model Trains
$250.00
Tinkertoy Construction Set
$75.00
Buddy L Toy Trucks
$1,200.00
Mickey Mouse Wooden Doll
$350.00
Fisher-Price Pop-Up Kritter
$75.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Enos Slaughter - Goudey
$11.00
Lou Gehrig - Goudey #37
$167,300
Jimmie Foxx - Goudey
$250,000
Al Simmons - Batter-Up #57
$11.00
Babe Ruth - Goudey #144
$300,000