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Wednesday, March 18, 1931
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The Headlines
ST. PATRICK'S PARADE BRAVES CHILLY GUST'S; 20,000 in Festive March Along Fifth Avenue Pass Before Three Reviewing Parties. GOVERNOR TALKS AT DINNER Senator Robinson Hails Dawn of Peace at Gathering of the Friendly Sons. ST. PATRICK'S HOSTS BRAVE CHILLY GUSTS Governor Not in Stand. Lasted More Than Two Hours. Aldermen in Festive Mood.
Read in The New York Times →Best-selling Sheet Music
Minnie the Moocher
Cab Calloway
The must-have
Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
damefellaswelllousy
Hardboiled
clip jointgriftershamusgunsel
Swing Era
alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove
Tech Check
Electric Guitar, Electron Microscope & Radio Telescope.
Cost of Living (1930)
Loaf of Bread
$0.09
Gallon of Gas
$0.20
Average Home
$3,900
New Car
$640
Meanwhile
- The Great Depression — GDP fell 30%; triggered by Black Tuesday (1929-10-29).
Time Elapsed
34,778 days ago
(95 years, 103 days)