JANUARY 2, 1938

SUNDAY
1938 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1938
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $7,318,352 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$0.29
Median Home Price$4,300.00
Gas Price Avg$0.18
Bread Price Avg$0.09
Movie Ticket Avg$0.29
First Class Stamp$0.03
Milk Price Avg$0.54
Top Movies From 1938
Show screen release and event cards
1 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
2 Boys Town
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Boys Town
3 Alexander's Ragtime Band
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Alexander's Ragtime Band
4 Test Pilot
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Test Pilot
5 You Can't Take It with You
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You Can't Take It with You
6 Sweethearts
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Sweethearts
7 In Old Chicago
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In Old Chicago
8 The Adventures of Robin Hood
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The Adventures of Robin Hood
9 Love Finds Andy Hardy
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Love Finds Andy Hardy
10 Marie Antoinette
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Marie Antoinette
After the Thin Man
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After the Thin Man
The Good Earth
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The Good Earth
Nothing Sacred
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Nothing Sacred
The Hurricane
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The Hurricane
The Prisoner of Zenda
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The Prisoner of Zenda
Conquest
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Conquest
Heidi
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Heidi
True Confession
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True Confession
Madame X
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Madame X

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January 2, 1938

On January 2, 1938, the Spanish Civil War continued to dominate headlines as victory at Teruel was celebrated by the insurgent forces in Spain. Reports emerged from Madrid denying a full defeat, although they acknowledged the loss...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of January 1938

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

1 Ballpoint Pen
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Ballpoint Pen
2 Atomic Fission Discovery
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Atomic Fission Discovery
3 Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)
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Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)
4 Duplex Transmission Radio
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Duplex Transmission Radio
5 Gas Turbine Engine Improvements
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Gas Turbine Engine Improvements
6 Automatic Telephone Switching
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Automatic Telephone Switching
7 Instant Coffee
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Instant Coffee
8 Television Camera Tube Improvements
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Television Camera Tube Improvements
9 Aircraft Cabin Oxygen Systems
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Aircraft Cabin Oxygen Systems
10 Electric Hearing Aid
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Electric Hearing Aid

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From January 2, 1938

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  • Headline: Victory at Teruel: A Turning Point. Impact: The victory at Teruel led to a series of increasingly ridiculous territorial claims, including a bizarre assertion that the city was actually the ancestral home of the Spanish royal family. This ultimately sparked a legal battle over the rightful ownership of all Spanish historical landmarks, leading to the first-ever 'Heritage Court' in 1947, which was mainly just an excuse for long-winded debates and the occasional tapas party. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'rebels without a cause' was coined shortly after this event? Turns out they were just looking for a reason to throw a fiesta!.
  • Headline: Tragic Trolley Accident Claims Young Life. Impact: The tragic death of G Hyman led to increased awareness about street safety, resulting in the invention of the first pedestrian crossing sign. Ironically, that sign was never placed where it was needed most, leading to countless more 'trolley' incidents. Who knew a girl's life could spark a trend in ineffective signage?. Fact: Did you know that trolleys were once considered a fashionable mode of transport? Apparently, they didn't come with a 'look both ways' warning, which would have been handy!.
  • Headline: Remembering Waldern E. Hough's Legacy. Impact: Waldern E. Hough's name would go down in history as the most mispronounced name by historians, leading to an international day of 'Correct Name Pronunciation' that no one celebrated. The day is now a footnote in history books, often overlooked but celebrated by linguists everywhere. Fact: Did you know that people often confuse Waldern with 'Walter'? Maybe he should have tried a more common name, like Bob, if he wanted to be remembered!.
  • Headline: TREND AMONG CONDUCTORS IN VIENNA AND BERLIN; Furtwaengler in Austrian Capital and Knappertsbusch in German. Impact: The trend among conductors in Vienna and Berlin to discuss opera led to an influx of popularity for classical music. This eventually resulted in the bizarre 'Opera Rave' movement of the 1980s, where fans dressed like Mozart and danced under disco balls. Yes, that happened. Fact: Did you know that Furtwaengler once conducted a performance wearing a tutu? Just kidding, but wouldn’t that have been a sight to see?.
  • Headline: MILLINERY GROSS FALLS; Rothenberg Lays Difficulties to 20 Per Cent Mark-Ups. Impact: The millinery industry's struggles due to mark-ups led to a national hat shortage, forcing the government to declare that all citizens must wear hats made of recycled materials. This led to a bizarre fashion trend of hats made from old newspapers that somehow took off, inspiring a new generation of eco-conscious fashionistas. Fact: Did you know that 'hat hair' became a legitimate concern during this time? Imagine the struggles of trying to look chic while wearing a newspaper hat!.
  • Headline: BOOM DAYS IN CASINOS; French Gambling Places Profit by Reduction In Franc's Value Conditions at Monte Carlo The Tax Collector Wins Chemin de Fre Revenue. Impact: The boom in French casinos due to franc devaluation sparked a gambling craze that resulted in the creation of the first-ever 'Gambler's Anonymous' support group. Ironically, the first meeting took place in a casino, where they had to win back their entry fee first. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'the house always wins' was coined during this boom? Spoiler alert: it's still true!.
  • Headline: NEW LIFE STIRS IN THE TINY FRENCH VILLAGES; Most Unchanging of Communities, They Rejoice To Remind the Republic of Their Real Power NEW LIFE IN THE FRENCH VILLAGES. Impact: The newfound life stirring in tiny French villages led to an unexpected upswing in tourism, which ironically turned them into bustling tourist traps. This resulted in locals creating a 'peaceful village' experience that was anything but peacefulβ€”complete with overpriced baguettes. Fact: Did you know that the Eiffel Tower was once considered a 'tiny village' before it got too popular? I guess size really does matter!.
  • Headline: SCOUT OTHER MARKETS; Store Men Seek to Replace Boycotted Japanese Goods. Impact: The boycott of Japanese goods opened the door for many American products to flood the market, leading to a catastrophic oversupply of novelty items. This eventually resulted in the infamous 'Pet Rock' fad of the 1970s, proving that sometimes, the simplest things are the most marketable. Fact: Did you know that the boycott was so effective that local stores had to resort to selling pet rocks? Talk about a rocky relationship with marketing!.
  • Headline: MAURICE RAVEL; Though Immense, Industry He Achieved Mastery of His Style and Art. Impact: Maurice Ravel's mastery of his style and art inspired countless musicians, leading to the creation of a bizarre genre known as 'Ravel-Centric Jazz' that involved jazz musicians playing Ravel compositions while wearing berets. Yes, it was as pretentious as it sounds. Fact: Did you know that Ravel never intended for his music to become the soundtrack for hipsters? Oops!.
  • Headline: IN HANOVER; New Open Trails in Dartmoiith Region. Impact: New open trails in Dartmouth prompted a sudden surge in outdoor enthusiasts, leading to a bizarre trend of 'extreme picnicking' that involved precariously balancing gourmet lunches on mountaintops. Surprisingly, no one was injuredβ€”yet. Fact: Did you know that Dartmouth was once considered a hotbed for extreme sports? Apparently, they just needed a little push… or a steep hill!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1938
$0.06
Stored value
$3,433,940

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1938, it would be worth $3,433,940 today (3433.9x return)

Rank #2
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1938
$0.25
Stored value
$586,656

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1938, it would be worth $586,656 today (586.7x return)

Rank #3
CVX
Chevron
Price in 1938
$0.31
Stored value
$474,914

Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1938, it would be worth $474,914 today (474.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Action Comics #1
Action Comics #1
$8,000
Detective Comics #16
Detective Comics #16
$10,200
Adventure Comics #32
Adventure Comics #32
$50,000
Famous Funnies #47
Famous Funnies #47
$1,200
The Funnies #12
The Funnies #12
$42,000
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Scrabble
Scrabble
$250.00
MÀrklin Electric Trains
MÀrklin Electric Trains
$300.00
Monopoly
Monopoly
$200.00
Tinkertoys
Tinkertoys
$150.00
Radio Flyer Wagon
Radio Flyer Wagon
$120.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1938 Gum Inc. Horrors of War #1 It's War
1938 Gum Inc. Horrors of War #1 It's War
$2,500
1938 Churchman's Boxing Personalities Joe Louis
1938 Churchman's Boxing Personalities Joe Louis
$32,000
1938 Wills's Three Castles Film Stars Clark Gable
1938 Wills's Three Castles Film Stars Clark Gable
$80,000
1938 Player's Cigarettes Film Stars Second Series Charlie Chaplin
1938 Player's Cigarettes Film Stars Second Series Charlie Chaplin
$250,000
1938 Gallaher Famous Cricketers Don Bradman
1938 Gallaher Famous Cricketers Don Bradman
$15,000