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Monday, July 13, 1931
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The Headlines
BANKERS OF WORLD PREPARE TO GIVE AID; Chiefs of the Central Banks Meet at Basle and Hear Report From the Reichsbank. HEAR BERLIN WILL RECEDE Concession on Austrian Treaty Is Indicated as a Possible Factor for Harmony. Advices From Berlin Received. FEDERAL RESERVE TO JOIN IN REICH AID Same Banks Due to Aid. Point to Effect of Delay. Stress French Suggestions.
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You Share a Birthday With
- 1841 (1851)
- Pope Clement X (1590)
- Simone Veil (1927)
- Isaac Babel (1894)
- Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor (1608)
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
34,661 days ago
(94 years, 351 days)