MARCH 17, 1935

SUNDAY
1935 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1935
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $12,223,363 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.28
Median Home Price$4,750.00
Gas Price Avg$0.19
Bread Price Avg$0.08
Movie Ticket Avg$0.28
First Class Stamp$0.02
Milk Price Avg$0.52
Top Movies From 1935
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1 Mutiny on the Bounty
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Mutiny on the Bounty
2 Top Hat
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Top Hat
3 China Seas
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China Seas
4 Broadway Melody of 1936
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Broadway Melody of 1936
5 David Copperfield
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David Copperfield
6 Steamboat Round the Bend
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Steamboat Round the Bend
7 The Crusades
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The Crusades
8 Roberta
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Roberta
9 In Old Kentucky
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In Old Kentucky
10 The Littlest Rebel
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The Littlest Rebel
Ruggles of Red Gap
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Ruggles of Red Gap
The Good Fairy
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The Good Fairy
The Scoundrel
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The Scoundrel
Folies Bergère de Paris
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Folies Bergère de Paris
The Devil Is a Woman
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The Devil Is a Woman
The Raven
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The Raven
Escapade
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Escapade
Death Takes a Holiday
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Death Takes a Holiday
The Merry Widow
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The Merry Widow
The Gay Divorcee
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The Gay Divorcee
Babes in Toyland
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Babes in Toyland
Imitation of Life
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Imitation of Life
Bright Eyes
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Bright Eyes

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March 17, 1935

On March 17, 1935, the publication of 'Anthology of Children's Literature,' compiled by Edna Johnson and Carrie E. Scott, marked a significant contribution to children's literature, showcasing a diverse array of stories for young...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 1935

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

1 Radial Aircraft Engine Improvements
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Radial Aircraft Engine Improvements
2 Electric Blanket
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Electric Blanket
3 High-Speed Diesel Locomotive
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High-Speed Diesel Locomotive
4 Automatic Pop-Up Toaster
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Automatic Pop-Up Toaster
5 Sound Level Meter
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Sound Level Meter
6 Early Computing Relays
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Early Computing Relays
7 Polyester Resin
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Polyester Resin
8 Neon Advertising Signs
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Neon Advertising Signs
9 Aircraft Cabin Pressurization
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Aircraft Cabin Pressurization
10 Modern Windshield Wipers
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Modern Windshield Wipers

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Headlines From March 17, 1935

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  • Headline: Children's Literature Anthology Released. Impact: This anthology ignited a revolution in bedtime stories, causing millions of parents to suddenly question their childhood favorites and leading to the eventual rise of overly complicated children’s literature with bizarre plot twists. Fact: Did you know that $3.50 back then was roughly equivalent to a small fortune? Imagine the pressure on kids to enjoy those stories!.
  • Headline: Chrostowski and Higgins Set School Marks In Taking 3 Events at National Swim Meet; CHROSTOWSKI SETS TWO SWIM MARKS. Impact: Chrostowski's prowess in swimming not only led to new records but also inspired a generation of kids to believe they could swim faster than their problems, inadvertently creating a popular trend of metaphorical swimming away from responsibilities. Fact: Did you know that setting school records doesn't actually help you in adult life, unless you count impressing friends at pool parties?.
  • Headline: Green Mountain Boys; THAT BENNINGTON MOB. By Henry Barnard Safford. 303 pp. New York: Julian Messner. $2.. Impact: This book inspired a series of reenactments that transformed into a bizarre cult following, where people dressed as 'Green Mountain Boys' to reenact all sorts of mundane events, from grocery shopping to waiting in line at the DMV. Fact: Did you know that 'Green Mountain Boys' were actually some of the first rebels against British rule? And now they’re just a historical footnote in the saga of Americans wanting to avoid taxes.
  • Headline: Against Fascism; FASCISM AND CITIZENSHIP. By George Norlin. 108 pp. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press. $1.. Impact: Norlin's work inspired a wave of anti-fascist sentiments that somehow led to the modern-day obsession with hashtags and social media activism, proving that the pen is mightier than the sword, especially when accompanied by a good meme. Fact: Did you know that for just $1, you could have purchased a piece of literature that would eventually inspire countless tweets? Now that's a bargain!.
  • Headline: Ethical Systems; THE IDEALS OF EAST AND WEST. By Kenneth Saunders. 248 pp. New York: The Macmillan Company. $2.50.. Impact: This book sparked a philosophical debate that led to the first-ever intercontinental conference on 'The Best Way to Argue,' which, unsurprisingly, resulted in no consensus but plenty of pretentious coffee shop conversations. Fact: Did you know that discussing Eastern and Western ideals often leads to more confusion than clarity? Just ask anyone who's tried to explain the plot of 'Inception.'.
  • Headline: ASKS VAN SWERINGEN CURB; Dr. Beard of Missouri Pacific Group Protests to RFC.. Impact: Dr. Beard’s protest against the Van Sweringen curb surprisingly resulted in the establishment of the β€˜Curb Your Enthusiasm’ movement, which ultimately made people question just how much enthusiasm is too much. Fact: Did you know that curb protests are not just about physical barriers but also emotional ones? Just ask anyone who's ever attended a family gathering.
  • Headline: Tall Army Tales; THE MONKEYS HAVE NO TAILS IN ZAMBOANGA. By Captain S.P. Meek. Illustrated by Frank Floethe. 288 pp. New York: William Morrow & Co. $2.. Impact: Captain Meek's book led to a global fascination with tailless monkeys, resulting in a bizarre fashion trend where people started cutting their own hair to mimic the look, inadvertently starting a new hairstyle revolution. Fact: Did you know that in some cultures, monkeys without tails are considered symbols of good luck? So, if you ever feel unlucky, just blame the monkey!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
KMB
Kimberly-Clark
Price in 1935
$0.69
Stored value
$147,887

Kimberly-Clark - If you invested $1,000 in 1935, it would be worth $147,887 today (147.9x return)

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IBM
IBM
Price in 1935
$1.46
Stored value
$205,272

IBM - If you invested $1,000 in 1935, it would be worth $205,272 today (205.3x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
New Fun #1
New Fun #1
$2,500
New Fun #2
New Fun #2
$95
Famous Funnies #9
Famous Funnies #9
$2,500
Detective Picture Stories #1
Detective Picture Stories #1
$1,200
More Fun #1
More Fun #1
$1,000
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Monopoly
Monopoly
$150.00
Erector Set No. 6
Erector Set No. 6
$150.00
Dionne Quintuplets Dolls
Dionne Quintuplets Dolls
$20.00
Schuco Tin Toys
Schuco Tin Toys
$300.00
Scrabble (Prototype)
Scrabble (Prototype)
$120.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Babe Ruth - 1935 Goudey #181
Babe Ruth - 1935 Goudey #181
$18,000
Maurice Turnesa - 1935 John Player & Sons Golf
Maurice Turnesa - 1935 John Player & Sons Golf
$1,500
Max Schmeling - 1935 Gallaher Famous Fighters
Max Schmeling - 1935 Gallaher Famous Fighters
$3,000
Arthur Askey - 1935 Ardath Who Is This? Radio Stars
Arthur Askey - 1935 Ardath Who Is This? Radio Stars
Unknown
Gallant Fox - 1935 Ogden's Prominent Racehorses
Gallant Fox - 1935 Ogden's Prominent Racehorses
$1,200