JANUARY 14, 1938

FRIDAY
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
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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 14, 1938

On January 14, 1938, a significant report by the Church of England was released, endorsing the theory of evolution as a valid perspective alongside traditional biblical narratives. This doctrinal commission labeled the Genesis acc...

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

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Headlines From January 14, 1938

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  • Headline: Church of England Embraces Evolutionary Theory. Impact: This report sparked a theological revolution, causing a butterfly effect where every subsequent debate over evolution led to the invention of the internet, where cat videos reign supreme. Who knew a bunch of old guys in robes would lead to a kitten meme empire?. Fact: Did you know that the Church of England took this long to realize that Genesis was a bit more fiction than fact? I guess they were waiting for the literary critics to catch up!.
  • Headline: A. K. C. Honors Rumpelstiltskin's Triumph. Impact: This award ceremony was the catalyst for the rise of all things poodle. Little did they know, the fashion industry would soon be overrun by 'poodle chic' and dogs would start demanding their own runway shows. Fact: Did you know that poodles are considered the most intelligent dog breed? Clearly, this one knew it was going to be a winner long before the ceremony!.
  • Headline: Marshall Five Triumph Over NYU Law. Impact: This victory was the spark that ignited the age-old debate of who really is the best at making legal argumentsβ€”lawyers or law students. Spoiler: it’s neither; it's the ones who can argue over pizza toppings. Fact: Did you know that 'Marshall' is not just a name but also a term for a guy who really knows how to win? Too bad it doesn’t come with a trophy for best hair.
  • Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES; Fascism Wouldn't Pay. Impact: Beard’s insights on fascism led to countless dinner table debates, which ultimately resulted in the invention of the 'political correctness' movement. So, thanks a lot, Beardβ€”now we have to think before we speak!. Fact: Did you know that 'Fascism Wouldn't Pay' was almost the title of a very different book? It was originally going to be called 'How to Lose Friends and Alienate People' but the publisher said it was too on the nose.
  • Headline: More Carlisle Art Sold. Impact: The sale of Carlisle's art pieces initiated a chain reaction in the art world, leading to the phenomenon where people started paying millions for a banana taped to a wall. Thanks, Carlisle, for setting that precedent!. Fact: Did you know that art collecting is basically just a fancy way of saying 'hoarding'? If you have to explain it to your friends, just tell them it's 'cultural investment.'.
  • Headline: KAPLOW UPSETS SCHENCK; Wins, 2 and 1, in Palm Beach Golf-Ryerson Reaches Final. Impact: Kaplow's upset victory sent shockwaves through the golf community, leading to a future where every amateur golfer believes they can take on the prosβ€”until they realize it’s not just about the swing but also about having a yacht. Fact: Did you know that golf is the only sport where you can shout 'fore!' and people will just assume you're not being rude? Try that in a restaurant and see how far you get!.
  • Headline: CITES JERSEY CITY DEBT; Controller Says It Is Near Limit in Urging Pay Cut Waivers. Impact: The Jersey City debt saga became a cautionary tale for future generations, teaching them how not to manage finances. Spoiler alert: it involves a lot of 'we'll just figure it out later' decisions. Fact: Did you know that financial irresponsibility is just a step away from running a country? At least Jersey City wasn’t trying to create a new currencyβ€”yet.
  • Headline: ART SOCIETY DISBANDS; Lyric Group to Use Funds to Endow Hospital Bed. Impact: The disbanding of the Lyric Art Society opened the door for countless hospital beds to be endowed, creating a ripple effect where every art society now thinks they can do charity, leading to a future where painting classes come with a side of CPR training. Fact: Did you know that art can literally save lives? Well, at least it can fund hospital beds. Who knew creativity had such practical applications?.
  • Headline: Franco to Coach School Team. Impact: Franco's coaching decision turned St Michael's into a hockey powerhouse, ultimately leading to a future where school sports are taken way too seriously and kids are getting college scholarships for their slap shots. Fact: Did you know that coaching high school sports is basically just babysitting with a whistle? Good luck with that, Franco!.
  • Headline: UNION TIES MIDDLEBURY; Hockey Teams Play First Draw of Series, Finishing 2-2. Impact: This tie in the hockey series was the beginning of a long-standing tradition of mediocrity in sports, where teams would celebrate their 'almost' victories and fans would shout, 'Hey, at least we showed up!'. Fact: Did you know that ties in hockey are like kissing your sister? No one really wants it, but sometimes you just have to deal with it!.

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