SEPTEMBER 26, 1936

SATURDAY
$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
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
These Three
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These Three
The Invisible Ray
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The Invisible Ray
The Walking Dead
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The Walking Dead
The General Died at Dawn
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The General Died at Dawn
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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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 ON September 26, 1936

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  • Headline: Tiny Terriers: A Remarkable Weight Record. Impact: The birth of these tiny pups led to a worldwide obsession with designer pets, ultimately resulting in the rise of the Chihuahua as the ultimate status symbol. Who knew 14 ounces could redefine canine luxury?. Fact: In a shocking twist, these pups went on to become social media influencers, proving that even dogs can have more followers than you..
  • Headline: Dr. C.G. Heyd Elected A.M.A. President. Impact: Dr. Heyd's presidency sparked a chain reaction of medicare policies that would eventually lead to the era of questionable medical advice from internet influencers. Thanks, Dr. Heyd!. Fact: Before becoming the head of the American Medical Association, Dr. Heyd was known for his groundbreaking research in 'How to Get Elected Without Actually Knowing Anything.'.
  • Headline: Controversy Over State Relief Spending. Impact: This debate over state relief expenditures initiated the age-old tradition of complaining about taxes while simultaneously demanding services. The cycle continues to this day!. Fact: Fun fact: If you ever want to see politicians argue like toddlers over a toy, just bring up state relief expenditures!.
  • Headline: Swarthmore Signs Faulkner. Impact: E.J. Faulkner's signing marked the beginning of a decades-long tradition of sports teams overhyping their new recruits, leading to countless broken dreams and disappointed fans. Hooray for optimism!. Fact: E.J. Faulkner was later rumored to have invented the phrase 'We’ll get 'em next time!' to soothe crushed spirits after every disappointing season..
  • Headline: Loyalists Near Vitoria. Impact: The capture of Vitoria by rebels unleashed a wave of civil unrest that would echo through time, influencing countless conflicts and leading to the invention of the phrase 'I'm not taking sides'.. Fact: Celebrating victories in war has always been a thing, but nothing beats the irony of celebrating a capture while knowing it just means more paperwork for everyone involved..
  • Headline: PATRICIA COFFIN WED IN CHURCH CEREMONY; Daughter of the Late Consul General Becomes Bride Here of Theodore L. Gaillard.. Impact: This wedding, though seemingly simple, set off an unexpected trend of notable figures marrying in extravagant ceremonies, ultimately leading to reality TV wedding specials. Thanks, Patricia!. Fact: Patricia's wedding was said to be so extravagant that even the cake had a cake. Talk about layers of commitment!.
  • Headline: Fashion Show Wednesday. Impact: This fashion show was a turning point that started the trend of 'What were they thinking?' outfits, leading to both iconic styles and fashion faux pas that haunt us to this day.. Fact: The first model to trip on the runway was so iconic that she inspired a whole generation to believe that falling flat on your face is the new black..
  • Headline: FIFTH AV. EDIFICE BEING REMODELED; Church of St. Nicholas, Oldest Congregation in City, Undergoes Extensive Changes.. Impact: The remodeling of the Church of St. Nicholas led to modern architecture trends that, centuries later, would result in buildings that look like they were designed by blindfolded toddlers with a crayon.. Fact: St. Nicholas is so old that if it had a history book, it would be in a museum right next to the dinosaurs..

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1936, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
IBM
IBM
Price in 1936
$1.46
2025 dataset 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
2025 dataset 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