JANUARY 7, 1936

TUESDAY
1936 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1936
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $8,462,328 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.28
Median Home Price$4,600.00
Gas Price Avg$0.19
Bread Price Avg$0.09
Movie Ticket Avg$0.28
First Class Stamp$0.03
Milk Price Avg$0.53
Top Movies From 1936
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1 The Great Ziegfeld
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The Great Ziegfeld
2 San Francisco
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San Francisco
3 The Plainsman
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The Plainsman
4 After the Thin Man
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After the Thin Man
5 Modern Times
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Modern Times
6 Anthony Adverse
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Anthony Adverse
7 Strike Me Pink
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Strike Me Pink
8 Rose Marie
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Rose Marie
9 Swing Time
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Swing Time
10 Libeled Lady
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Libeled Lady
Revolt of the Zombies
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Revolt of the Zombies
David Copperfield
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David Copperfield
The Whole Town's Talking
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The Whole Town's Talking
Mutiny on the Bounty
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Mutiny on the Bounty
Captain Blood
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Captain Blood
Barbary Coast
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Barbary Coast
Page Miss Glory
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Page Miss Glory
Peter Ibbetson
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Peter Ibbetson
The Littlest Rebel
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The Littlest Rebel
Sylvia Scarlett
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Sylvia Scarlett

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January 7, 1936

On January 7, 1936, significant political developments unfolded as Jackson Day speakers were announced, a crucial event leading to the upcoming Democratic Party's annual gathering. Meanwhile, in a notable judicial case, a $1,276,0...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of January 1936

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

1 Z1 Computer
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Z1 Computer
2 Turing Machine
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Turing Machine
3 Dvorak Keyboard
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Dvorak Keyboard
4 Beckman pH Meter
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Beckman pH Meter
5 Instant Camera (Photo-See)
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Instant Camera (Photo-See)
6 High-Definition Television Broadcasts
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High-Definition Television Broadcasts
7 Shopping Cart
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Shopping Cart
8 Cobb Salad
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Cobb Salad
9 Cola-Flavored Jell-O
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Cola-Flavored Jell-O
10 Volkswagen Beetle Factory
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Volkswagen Beetle Factory

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From January 7, 1936

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  • Headline: Jackson Day Dinner Speakers Revealed. Impact: The speakers at Jackson Day dinner were so boring that they accidentally invented an entirely new genre of sleep-inducing podcasts. Thank you, history!. Fact: Fun fact: Jackson Day isn't just about political speeches; it's also a great excuse for people to eat too much cake and pretend they care about politics.
  • Headline: Budget Cuts Impact Supreme Court Funding. Impact: The president's budget cuts led to the Great Toilet Paper Shortage of 2025. Who knew a few extra pennies could change the course of bathroom history?. Fact: Did you know that budget cuts can have far-reaching effects? They can turn the average American household into a DIY toilet paper factory. Who needs Charmin anyway?.
  • Headline: Muller Loses $1,276,000 Tax Suit. Impact: Muller's tax suit loss sparked a nationwide trend of tax evasion strategies that involved hiding money in increasingly ridiculous places, including under the cat's litter box. Fact: Did you know that losing a million-dollar tax suit can make you a cult hero among tax dodgers? Welcome to the club, Muller!.
  • Headline: Connecticut Power Exempted by the SEC As Holding Company Under Utility Act. Impact: The SEC's exemption for Connecticut Power turned into a game of Monopoly where everyone thought they could just pass 'Go' without paying. Spoiler: they couldn't. Fact: Did you know that utility companies are basically the adult version of kids arguing over whose turn it is to pick the movie? Only with way more paperwork.
  • Headline: Britain Fortifying Coast Of East African Colony. Impact: Britain fortifying the coast of East Africa led to a global arms race where countries started competing over who could build the tallest wall. Spoiler: it just ended in a very awkward neighborhood watch. Fact: Did you know that fortifying coasts is basically the adult version of putting up a 'No Trespassing' sign? Because nothing says 'welcome' like a fortress.
  • Headline: TALMADGE LIKES RULING.; Sees 'Return to Sanity' in It -- 'Real Supreme Court' Praised.. Impact: Talmadge's praise for the AAA decision led to a bizarre cult of personality around agricultural policy, with people dressing as corn and holding rallies. You thought it was just corn, but it was a movement!. Fact: Did you know that praising court decisions can turn you into a political icon overnight? Just ask Talmadge, the Corn Whisperer!.
  • Headline: Bishop Creighton Honored.. Impact: Bishop Creighton's honor at the luncheon inadvertently sparked a new trend in religious celebrity culture, complete with autograph signings and fashion lines for clergy. Fact: Did you know that being honored at a luncheon can elevate you from 'just another bishop' to 'celebrity bishop'? It's basically like going from zero to hero, but with more prayers.
  • Headline: SPRING RUG LINES OPENED UNCHANGED; One Reduction Made to Fight Imports -- Felt Base Goods Up 1 Cent a Yard. PRICES NOT GUARANTEED Market Is Looking for Advances Next Month -- Texture Effects Lead Style Interest.. Impact: The unchanged spring rug lines led to a bizarre fashion statement where people began wearing rugs as clothing, creating the next big trend in haute couture. Who knew fibers could be so fashionable?. Fact: Did you know that the rug industry is one of the biggest sources of inspiration for terrible fashion choices? Just wait until you see the 'shaggy chic' look.
  • Headline: ASKS TO TRANSFER SCOTTSBORO CASES; Defense Attorney Petitions for Federal Court Trial, Citing State Prejudice.. Impact: The request to transfer the Scottsboro cases to federal court led to a nationwide debate on judicial fairness, sparking protests that included chants, signs, and an alarming number of baked goods. Fact: Did you know that sometimes the path to justice involves a lot of yelling and an even larger number of cookies? Welcome to American democracy!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
IBM
IBM
Price in 1936
$1.46
Stored value
$205,272

IBM - If you invested $1,000 in 1936, it would be worth $205,272 today (205.3x return)

Rank #3
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1936
$0.06
Stored value
$3,433,942

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1936, it would be worth $3,433,942 today (3433.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
More Fun Comics #8
More Fun Comics #8
$95,000
The Comics Magazine #1
The Comics Magazine #1
$200
New Comics #6
New Comics #6
$2,500
Detective Picture Stories #1
Detective Picture Stories #1
$1,500
Funny Pages #12
Funny Pages #12
$42,000
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Monopoly
Monopoly
$150.00
Mickey Mouse Stuffed Toy
Mickey Mouse Stuffed Toy
$150.00
Tinker Toys
Tinker Toys
$150.00
Yo-Yo
Yo-Yo
$1350.00
Lincoln Logs
Lincoln Logs
$120.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
O-Pee-Chee Baseball (1936 R328)
O-Pee-Chee Baseball (1936 R328)
$11.00
Goudey Wide Pen Premiums (Type 1)
Goudey Wide Pen Premiums (Type 1)
$1,500
Player’s Cigarettes Film Stars
Player’s Cigarettes Film Stars
$250,000
Soccer Stars
Soccer Stars
$500,000
Churchman’s Boxing Personalities
Churchman’s Boxing Personalities
$4,700