JANUARY 15, 1937

FRIDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1937
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $8,807,286 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $0.29
Median_Home_Price: $4,450.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $0.19
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.09
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $0.29
First_Class_Stamp: $0.03
Milk_Price_Avg: $0.54
Top Movies From 1937
1 Saratoga
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Saratoga
2 Maytime
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Maytime
3 The Good Earth
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The Good Earth
4 Stella Dallas
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Stella Dallas
5 Rosalie
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Rosalie
6 Broadway Melody of 1938
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Broadway Melody of 1938
7 Captains Courageous
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Captains Courageous
8 Lost Horizon
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Lost Horizon
9 A Day at the Races
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A Day at the Races
10 Thin Ice
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Thin Ice
Green Light
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Green Light
The Life of the Party
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The Life of the Party
Wells Fargo
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Wells Fargo
The Milky Way
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The Milky Way
Dodsworth
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Dodsworth
Camille
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Camille
After the Thin Man
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After the Thin Man
The Story of Louis Pasteur
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The Story of Louis Pasteur
Things to Come
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Things to Come
Little Lord Fauntleroy
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Little Lord Fauntleroy
Green Pastures
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Green Pastures
Winterset
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Winterset
January 15, 1937 Trivia
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The Story of January 15, 1937

On January 15, 1937, leftist factions in Spain celebrated after rebel fliers dropped sausages over their positions, a peculiar act during the ongoing Spanish Civil War.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of January 1937

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

1 Nylon
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Nylon
2 Microwave Radar Prototype
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Microwave Radar Prototype
3 Color Television Experiments
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Color Television Experiments
4 Electric Can Opener
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Electric Can Opener
5 Hydrogen Bomb Theory
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Hydrogen Bomb Theory
6 Turbojet Engine Test
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Turbojet Engine Test
7 Automatic Seat Belt Concept
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Automatic Seat Belt Concept
8 Magnetic Drum Memory
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Magnetic Drum Memory
9 Vacuum-Tube Computer Logic
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Vacuum-Tube Computer Logic
10 Photocopier Concept
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Photocopier Concept

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON January 15, 1937

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  • Headline: Rebel Fliers Drop Sausages for Leftists. Impact: The random act of dropping sausages from the sky sparked an underground sausage appreciation movement, leading to the eventual rise of gourmet hot dog food trucks in the 21st century. Who knew rebellion could be so delicious?. Fact: Did you know that sausage production is now considered a form of modern art? Welcome to the Sausage Renaissance!.
  • Headline: Rubenstein-Lubell Historical Event. Impact: The union of Rubenstein and Lubell was the catalyst for a secret society of combo surnames that believe in the power of hyphenation, leading to a 200% increase in confusion at family reunions.. Fact: Did you know that historically, unhyphenated surnames were often seen as 'less committed'? Talk about pressure!.
  • Headline: $910,000 IN GOLD ENGAGED; Shipment Will Come From England--Silver Price Declines.. Impact: The gold shipment sparked a massive gold rush where people thought they could mine their backyards, leading to a nationwide quest for buried treasure that ultimately ended in disappointment and very messy lawns.. Fact: Did you know that gold was once considered a great investment? Turns out, so are socksβ€”at least they don’t require a shovel!.
  • Headline: Tokyo 'Popeye' Sets Mark, Eating 4 Tons of Spinach. Impact: Tokyo's 'Popeye' became an international spinach ambassador, leading to the rise of spinach as the new kale in health food trendsβ€”who knew a cartoon character could change dietary preferences?. Fact: Did you know spinach can actually be used as a natural remedy for muscle cramps? Sorry, Popeye, but it doesn’t come in a can!.
  • Headline: AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Impact: The acknowledgment of gifts led to the establishment of the National Acknowledgment Day, where people are required to thank their mailmen and baristas, creating a culture of gratitude that annoys introverts everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'thank you' has been scientifically proven to boost happiness? Just don't overdo it, or you might sound insincere!.
  • Headline: FEARS FOOD RACKET IF TAMMANY WINS; Morgan Tells State Fruit Growers at Rochester of '$100,. 000,000 Annual Levy.'. Impact: Morgan's fear-mongering about Tammany's potential food racket led to the creation of a secret society of fruit growers that still meets to this day, plotting against overpriced organic markets.. Fact: Did you know that Tammany Hall was more than just a political machine? It was also a buffet of backdoor dealsβ€”who knew politics could be so tasty?.
  • Headline: LITHOGRAPH BRINGS $1,010; Currier & Ives Piece Auctioned in Sale of Trowbridge Collection.. Impact: The lithograph sale reignited interest in classic art, causing a modern art backlash where every child with a crayon suddenly became the next Picasso.. Fact: Did you know that Currier & Ives prints are now considered vintage? Yes, your grandparents' artwork is now 'vintage chic'!.
  • Headline: SISTER M. EDWARDA. Impact: Sister M. Edwarda's legacy led to a wave of nun-themed movies in the 21st century, inspiring generations to consider a life in the convent... or at least a fun Halloween costume.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'Sister' has been used in pop culture to denote both holiness and sass? It's a tough gig!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1937, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #2
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1937
$0.06
2025 dataset value
$3,433,941

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1937, it would be worth $3,433,941 today (3433.9x return)

Rank #3
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1937
$0.25
2025 dataset value
$586,657

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1937, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Detective Comics #1
Detective Comics #1
$1,200,000
Funny Picture Stories #1
Funny Picture Stories #1
$150
Detective Picture Stories #1
Detective Picture Stories #1
$1,500
Western Picture Stories #1
Western Picture Stories #1
$400
The Comics Magazine #1
The Comics Magazine #1
$100
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Monopoly
Monopoly
$200.00
Lincoln Logs
Lincoln Logs
$120.00
Tinkertoy
Tinkertoy
$200.00
Steelcraft Zeppelin
Steelcraft Zeppelin
$150.00
Kilgore Cap Guns
Kilgore Cap Guns
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Goudey Wide Pen Premiums V351 (Type 3) - Mickey Cochrane
Goudey Wide Pen Premiums V351 (Type 3) - Mickey Cochrane
$250,000
R69 Gum, Inc. - 'Horrors of War' #1 'Marco Polo Bridge Incident'
R69 Gum, Inc. - 'Horrors of War' #1 'Marco Polo Bridge Incident'
$10,000
Churchman's Cigarettes - Boxing Personalities - Jack Dempsey
Churchman's Cigarettes - Boxing Personalities - Jack Dempsey
$1,500
Stoltz 'Famous Aircraft of the World' - Focke-Wulf Fw 200
Stoltz 'Famous Aircraft of the World' - Focke-Wulf Fw 200
$250
Player's Cigarettes - Film Stars (Third Series) - Clark Gable
Player's Cigarettes - Film Stars (Third Series) - Clark Gable
$3,120.00