SEPTEMBER 11, 1936

FRIDAY
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
Cain and Mabel
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Cain and Mabel
The Petrified Forest
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The Petrified Forest
My Man Godfrey
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My Man Godfrey
The Road to Glory
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The Road to Glory
Desire
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Desire
Fury
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Fury
The Prisoner of Shark Island
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The Prisoner of Shark Island
The Invisible Ray
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The Invisible Ray
The Walking Dead
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The Walking Dead
The Gorgeous Hussy
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The Gorgeous Hussy
Poor Little Rich Girl
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Poor Little Rich Girl
Romeo and Juliet
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Romeo and Juliet
Dracula's Daughter
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Dracula's Daughter
Revolt of the Zombies
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Revolt of the Zombies
Born to Dance
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Born to Dance
Go West Young Man
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Go West Young Man
Daniel Boone
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Daniel Boone
Rembrandt
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Rembrandt
Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor
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Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor
Partie de campagne
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Partie de campagne
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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September 11, 1936

On September 11, 1936, El Salvador took a decisive stand by officially barring foreign intervention in its internal affairs, reflecting a broader trend of national sovereignty amidst increasing global tensions. Meanwhile, in Franc...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 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 September 11, 1936

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  • Headline: El Salvador Intervenes in Nicaraguan Politics. Impact: El Salvador's decision to bar meddling in Nicaraguan elections set off a chain reaction of political caution in Central America. Fast forward a few decades, an entire generation of politicians learned the hard way that sticking their noses into their neighbors' affairs could lead to a permanent diplomatic cold shoulder. Thanks, El Salvador!. Fact: Did you know that meddling in elections is like that one friend who can't stop giving unsolicited advice? Sometimes, it's better to just keep quiet.
  • Headline: Strike Stalemate in Lille, France. Impact: The widespread strike in Lille prompted a domino effect across Europe, leading to a surge in labor movements. This eventually resulted in Europeans developing a fondness for tea breaks and the concept of 'work-life balance' – who knew a few idle workers could change the face of employment forever?. Fact: In France, striking is almost an Olympic sport. If only they could get medals for it!.
  • Headline: Yugoslav Premier Meets with King Carol. Impact: Yugoslavia's Premier conferring with royalty? Oh boy, this was the beginning of a series of awkward royal family reunions that would make anyone cringe. By the 21st century, this would lead to countless reality TV shows that nobody asked for. Fact: Did you know that royal family meetings often involve more drama than a daytime soap opera? Pass the popcorn!.
  • Headline: Chemists Bar Press in Seydel Discussion Dealing With Value of Arthritis Remedy. Impact: By excluding the press from discussions about arthritis remedies, chemists inadvertently paved the way for conspiracy theories about big pharma – leading to generations of skeptics who believe every pill is secretly a mind control device. Fact: Ever wonder why they keep arthritis remedies a secret? It’s because they’re actually just grape juice with a fancy label. Shh, don’t tell anyone!.
  • Headline: REBELS END TRUCE BY FIERCE ATTACK ON SAN SEBASTIAN; Heavy Bombardment Follows Defenders' Refusal of Bid to Surrender Unconditionally. DRIVE ON TOLEDO RENEWED Madrid, Alarmed, Gives a Third of Large Gold Hoard to Gain Aid From Catalonia. U.S. WITHDRAWS WARSHIPS British Labor and Veterans in France Support Policy of Non-Intervention in War. San Sebastian Under Fire REBELS END TRUCE AT SAN SEBASTIAN. Impact: The fierce attacks on San Sebastian reignited tensions that would echo through the annals of history, ultimately leading to a game of geopolitical chess where every move was met with a heavier counter-move. Who knew a truce could be so easily broken?. Fact: Fun fact: Truces are like promises made by toddlers—easily broken and often followed by dramatic tantrums.
  • Headline: Gets Texas Fire Policy License. Impact: Texas granting a fire policy license is the spark that ignited a wildfire of insurance policies that made every Texan feel invincible. This eventually led to a world where people believed they could insure against literally anything. Fact: Did you know you can insure your pet rock? Yep, Texas' fire policy is just the beginning of a bizarre trend!.
  • Headline: Manhasset Bay Racing Is Halted After Only Five Yachts Finish; Combination of Calm and Arrival of German Plane Ends Regatta Proceedings -- Cardinal Leads One-Designs and Blue Jacket Takes Victory Event as Record Fleet of 82 Sails.. Impact: The cancellation of the Manhasset Bay Racing regatta due to a German plane not only disrupted local sailing but also inspired countless yacht owners to start checking the weather and air traffic before planning their next big race. Because, you know, planes are a bit of a buzzkill. Fact: Did you know that 'calm' is just a fancy word for 'let's not race today'? It's like nature's way of saying, 'How about a nice cup of tea instead?'.
  • Headline: Reich Catholics Fight for Church Schools; Demand Rights Under Concordat of 1933. Impact: The Catholic fight for church schools under the Concordat of 1933 highlighted the ongoing tension between church and state, leading to a centuries-long debate about education that still continues to this day. It’s like the ultimate game of tug-of-war that no one really wants to win. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more contentious than church vs. state is who gets the last piece of cake at a family gathering.
  • Headline: BAR MRS. HAUPTMANN; Canadian Officials Find She Lacks Proper Credentials.. Impact: Mrs. Hauptmann's refusal of entry due to her lack of credentials not only made headlines but also inspired a new wave of immigration policies that would have bureaucrats high-fiving each other for decades. Who knew a single person could change the face of paperwork forever?. Fact: Did you know that getting into Canada without proper credentials is like trying to sneak into a club wearing flip-flops? Spoiler: It doesn’t work.
  • Headline: SECURITY ACT TEST PLANNED BY JERSEY; Board Frames Supreme Court Fight on Pensions Plan as States' Rights Invasion. INJUNCTION ON TAX ASKED Bills Drawn to Provide $25,000 for Suit and to Set Up Own Job Insurance System. SECURITY ACT TEST PLANNED BY JERSEY. Impact: Jersey's planned test of the Security Act sparked a frenzy of state-level 'creative accounting' that would make any accountant's head spin. It set the stage for future debates about taxes that would make history buffs wonder how anyone ever understood the tax code. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more complicated than the tax code is trying to explain it to your grandma—and she just wants to know where her cookies went!.

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