JUNE 1, 1938

WEDNESDAY
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
Bringing Up Baby
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Bringing Up Baby
Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
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Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
The Adventures of Marco Polo
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The Adventures of Marco Polo
Jezebel
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Jezebel
Holiday
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Holiday
Algiers
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Algiers
Vivacious Lady
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Vivacious Lady
Mad About Music
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Mad About Music
Merrily We Live
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Merrily We Live
The Buccaneer
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The Buccaneer
The Baroness and the Butler
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The Baroness and the Butler
A Yank at Oxford
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A Yank at Oxford
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

June 1, 1938 Trivia

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June 1, 1938

On June 1, 1938, significant tensions emerged regarding international diplomacy as an American official in Seville denied a dispatch from Burgos, indicating the complexities of American relations with Spain amidst the Spanish Civi...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of June 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 June 1, 1938

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  • Headline: American Official Responds to Burgos Report. Impact: The denial of the Burgos dispatch created an alternate timeline where the American officials became the unofficial gossip queens of the diplomatic world. This led to an era where official statements were replaced with dramatic flair and interpretative dance as a means of communication. Fact: Did you know that denying something often makes it more interesting? Just think about how many conspiracy theories have sprung from a simple 'no comment.'.
  • Headline: Burgess Meredith's Name Protest. Impact: Burgess Meredith's protest against his name being used without permission triggered a chain reaction leading to a world where celebrities started trademarking their names. This eventually resulted in a bizarre court case where 'Burgess' and 'Meredith' fought over the rights to their own namesβ€”spoiler alert: it ended in a draw. Fact: Did you know that in Hollywood, names are more valuable than gold? Just ask the lawyers who charge by the letter!.
  • Headline: NLRB STAND UPHELD ON REPUBLIC STEEL; Will Recall Order on Ford Supreme Court Permits Board to Reopen Case--Remington Rand Loses Fight NLRB WINS STAND ON REPUBLIC STEEL. Impact: The NLRB's stand on Republic Steel went on to inspire generations of labor activists who believed that fighting for workers' rights was just as important as fighting for the latest smartphone model. This led to a bizarre reality where factory workers went on strike to demand better Wi-Fi. Fact: Did you know the NLRB stands for 'No Labor Rights Breached'? Just kidding, but that would be nice!.
  • Headline: Mother's Fall Kills Infant. Impact: The tragic death of the infant led to an increased awareness and advocacy for maternal health, which ironically led to a future where every mother was bombarded with unsolicited advice from strangers about how to raise their childrenβ€”thanks, universe. Fact: Did you know that maternal health issues have been a concern for centuries? It's almost like humans didn't get the memo about being careful with life decisions.
  • Headline: FRENCH PARLIAMENT MEETS IN A CALM AIR; No Serious Threats to Daladier Are Likely in Session. Impact: The calm atmosphere of the French Parliament was so unexpected that it sent shockwaves through the media, leading to a series of articles proclaiming that calm was indeed the new chaos. This set off a trend of politicians trying to out-calm each other with zen-like maneuvers. Fact: Did you know that a calm Parliament is about as rare as a unicorn at a dog park? They exist, but good luck finding one!.
  • Headline: REHEARING DENIED; Charge Is 'Unwarranted' That Bench Reversed Self, Says Opinion CLAIM HELD 'UNFOUNDED' Wallace Sees an 'Important Victory' in ruling on Impounded Funds Wallace Wins Denver Case Wallace Hails a "Victory" WALLACE REBUKED A NEW BY JUSTICES Wallace to Act at Once Surprise Voiced Over Action. Impact: The refusal to rehear the case caused a ripple effect in the judiciary that led to a new trend of judges taking radical stances on cases, claiming that the public's attention span was not long enough for repetitive rulings. As a result, courtrooms started resembling reality TV shows. Fact: Did you know that judges often have the power to make or break a case? Just like reality TV producers, but with less drama and more robes!.
  • Headline: CHANGES REPORTED IN SECURITY FIRMS; Stern, Wampler & Co. to Take Over Lawrence Stern & Co.. Impact: The changes in security firms hinted at a world where corporate mergers became a popular pastime, leading to an era where company names became so convoluted that no one could remember who owned what. The resulting confusion made stock market reports sound like a game of Scrabble. Fact: Did you know that mergers are like marriages for companies? They often end in a messy breakup, and someone always ends up getting the house!.
  • Headline: Czech Leader's Brother, Jan Benes, to Visit Him. Impact: Jan Benes's visit to his brother became a sentimental moment that inspired a series of family reunions across Europe. This led to an awkward influx of family members showing up uninvited, resulting in one too many 'surprise' birthday parties. Fact: Did you know that family visits often come with an unspoken agreement of bringing dessert? Just don't forget the awkward conversations!.

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