DECEMBER 23, 1934

SUNDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1934
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $27,693,117 IN 2025
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 By December 23, 1934
1 The Gay Divorcee
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The Gay Divorcee
2 Judge Priest
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Judge Priest
3 Babes in Toyland
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Babes in Toyland
4 Death Takes a Holiday
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Death Takes a Holiday
5 The Scarlet Empress
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The Scarlet Empress
6 The Old Fashioned Way
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The Old Fashioned Way
7 The Barretts of Wimpole Street
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The Barretts of Wimpole Street
8 Now and Forever
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Now and Forever
9 Duck Soup
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Duck Soup
10 King Kong
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King Kong
It Happened One Night
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It Happened One Night
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
Wonder Bar
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Wonder Bar
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
The Richest Girl in the World
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The Richest Girl in the World
It's a Gift
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It's a Gift
Here Comes the Navy
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Here Comes the Navy
Shoot the Works
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Shoot the Works
One Night of Love
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One Night of Love
The Girl from Missouri
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The Girl from Missouri
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
Kid Millions
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Kid Millions
Chained
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Chained
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
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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The Story of December 23, 1934

On December 23, 1934, discussions intensified around providing refuge for Assyrians facing religious persecution.

🧠 Inventions of 1934

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

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

The Sounds of

The biggest hits of the year β€” Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers

HEADLINES ON December 23, 1934

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  • Headline: Assyrian Refuge Proposal in 1934. Impact: This event somehow led to a series of very awkward family reunions in the future where everyone has to explain how they ended up in a different country. All thanks to a 1934 meeting that made bureaucratic relocations a thing.. Fact: Did you know that 'refuge' is just a fancy word for 'we'll give you a new place to not die'? Because it sounds way nicer, right?.
  • Headline: Exploring Religious Prejudice in 1934. Impact: This book sparked debates that would echo through time, leading to countless dinner table arguments about religion, morality, and whether pineapple belongs on pizza.. Fact: Fun fact: If you put all the books written about religious prejudice end to end, you could probably reach the moon. Or at least a really uncomfortable book club..
  • Headline: New Star Emerges: Nova Herculis 1934. Impact: The discovery of Nova Herculis 1934 led to a surge in astrology enthusiasts who believed they could talk to aliens. Spoiler: They couldn't.. Fact: Did you know that stars like to throw explosive parties? It's just their way of lighting up the universe... literally!.
  • Headline: Tribute to Arnold Sanchez.. Impact: Arnold Sanchez’s tribute inspired future generations to realize that recognition is often given posthumously, sparking a new trend of people trying to achieve greatness just for the sake of a nice plaque.. Fact: Tributes are like the universe's way of saying, 'Oops, we forgot to appreciate you while you were alive.'.
  • Headline: FAVORS CUT IN PULP RATE.; I.C.C. Examiner Holds Quebec-Jersey Freight Charge Excessive.. Impact: This decision led to an era where everyone suddenly became an expert on freight charges. Who knew wood pulp could ignite such passionate discussions?. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more excessive than freight charges is the number of times people argue over them in board rooms..
  • Headline: LINER MAKES SHORT STAY.; Empress of Britain Off on Cruise 4 Hours After Atlantic Voyage.. Impact: The Empress of Britain’s quick turnaround set a precedent for future cruise ships, leading to a global obsession with vacations that are always just a little too rushed.. Fact: Cruise ships are basically floating hotels where you check in and immediately check outβ€”who needs relaxation, right?.
  • Headline: Pinero and The Present Scene. Impact: This event encouraged playwrights to explore the fine line between reality and fiction, ultimately leading to a dramatic increase in misunderstood art and people pretending to be deep.. Fact: Pinero’s work is like that friend who always tries to be profound but ends up confusing everyone instead..
  • Headline: McDonald to Get Medal.. Impact: This medal ceremony led to an unforeseen wave of tolerance awards popping up everywhere, making everyone feel like they should be recognized for just existing.. Fact: Did you know that getting a medal for tolerance is like getting a trophy for showing up? Everyone gets one, but no one really cares..
  • Headline: The Merchant's Point of View. Impact: This event ignited a series of merchant conventions that would eventually lead to the invention of networking, making awkward small talk a professional necessity.. Fact: Merchants have been meeting since forever, and yet somehow, they still can’t figure out how to avoid talking about the weather..
  • Headline: ARMS COMPROMISE PRESSED BY SIMON; He Asks French to Satisfy the Reich's Pride So It Will Return to League.. Impact: This request led to a chain reaction of diplomatic negotiations that resulted in everyone realizing that pride is a terrible thing to negotiate with, yet we keep doing it anyway.. Fact: Compromise in politics is just a fancier way of saying, 'Let's both agree to be unhappy together.'.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1934, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #2
KMB
Kimberly-Clark
Price in 1934
$0.69
Value in 2025
$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
Value in 2025
$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