MARCH 4, 1936

WEDNESDAY
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
Show screen release and event cards
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
The Invisible Ray
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The Invisible Ray
Romeo and Juliet
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Romeo and Juliet
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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March 4, 1936

On March 4, 1936, approximately fifty individuals gathered to honor Rabbi Isaac Bril, a revered figure known for his contributions to journalism and philanthropy. His associates praised his fighting qualities, highlighting his inf...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 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 March 4, 1936

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  • Headline: Funeral of Rabbi Isaac Bril. Impact: The gathering of fifty souls at the funeral sparked an international movement for more inclusive memorial services, leading to the establishment of 'Funeral Flash Mobs'—because who doesn’t want to surprise their friends with a sudden celebration of life?. Fact: Did you know that rabbi funerals are the original 'celebration of life' events? Who knew we could throw a party for a guy who just passed away?.
  • Headline: Oklahoma City's Historic Stock Exchange Speech. Impact: This event ignited a chain reaction that led to Oklahoma City becoming a hotbed for oil tycoons who secretly fund Broadway musicals, combining capitalism and show tunes in a truly bizarre twist. Fact: Did you know that oil and show tunes are actually a match made in heaven? Just ask any Broadway producer with a penchant for crude jokes!.
  • Headline: Doles Appointed as Higgins Aide. Impact: J.T. Doles' swearing-in ceremony set off a chain of events that led to the rise of bureaucratic aides across the nation, eventually resulting in an international 'Aide Appreciation Day'—because who doesn't want a day dedicated to those who help other people look busy?. Fact: Did you know that becoming an aide is just a fancy way of saying 'I have no idea what I'm doing, but I’m here to help!'?.
  • Headline: Big Brother Group Asks $5,000.. Impact: This request for funds kickstarted a new trend in fundraising where organizations began to ask for absurd amounts of money for the most trivial causes. Now, 'Help Us Save the Last Slice of Pizza' campaigns are all the rage!. Fact: Did you know that $5,000 is just the starting bid for saving the last slice of pizza? The true cost is the friendships you lose over it!.
  • Headline: FRENCH ARMS BAN AROUSES ETHIOPIA; Government Bitter at Refusal to Transport Munitions by Railway From Jibuti. HOLDS ACCORD VIOLATED Leaders' Resentment at Powers That Urged Nation to Depend Upon League Grows.. Impact: The arms ban triggered a domino effect leading to Ethiopia's relentless push for self-sufficiency, ultimately inspiring countless nations to prioritize local production—who knew this could lead to a global obsession with 'Made in Ethiopia' merchandise?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more bitter than the Ethiopian government's response is the coffee they serve during diplomatic meetings?.
  • Headline: Italy Threatens to Quit League.. Impact: Mussolini's dramatic threat set a precedent for countries everywhere to use the 'I'm leaving!' tactic in negotiations. This inspired countless reality TV shows where contestants quit rather than face elimination—who knew politics and entertainment had so much in common?. Fact: Did you know that threatening to quit is the adult version of taking your ball and going home? Quite the power move!.
  • Headline: Text of Mussolini's Statement. Impact: The publication of Mussolini's statement set off a trend of leaders writing increasingly theatrical speeches, ultimately leading to the rise of political poetry slams—because nothing says 'leadership' like rhyming about your policies. Fact: Did you know that Mussolini’s speeches were the original ‘mic drop’? Too bad he didn’t have Twitter to really amplify his dramatic flair!.
  • Headline: Huge Water Works Conversion.. Impact: The conversion project initiated a global movement toward more sustainable water practices, resulting in the rise of backyard rainwater harvesting—because who wouldn't want to drink what fell off their roof?. Fact: Did you know that water works conversions are just like those makeover shows? One minute you're a drab old pipeline, and the next, you're the star of 'Pimp My Aqueduct!'.
  • Headline: Salvador Welcomes Boaz Long.. Impact: Boaz Long’s visit to Salvador inspired a series of diplomatic trips that eventually led to the establishment of a 'Frequent Flyer's Club' for diplomats, where the perks include unlimited snacks and the option to skip awkward small talk. Fact: Did you know that whenever a diplomat travels, they can actually earn 'miles' that can be redeemed for a lifetime supply of awkward encounters?.

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