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Wednesday, February 26, 1936

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The Headlines

New Premier More Progressive Than His Murdered Predecessor; Osumi Is Also Regarded as a More Forceful Leader Than Okada -- Advocates a Big Navy, but Is Anxious to Avoid Statements That Would Excite a Building Race.

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The must-have

Monopoly (Parker Brothers)

On This Day

  • In the February 26 Incident, young nationalist Japanese military officers assassinate multiple cabinet statesmen and start a rebellion in downtown Tokyo, which is ended 3 days later.

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Slang

Slang of the decade

General

damefellaswelllousy

Hardboiled

clip jointgriftershamusgunsel

Swing Era

alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove

Catchphrases of 1936

  • Gone with the wind

Tech Check

Voice Recorder, Helicopter (Focke-Wulf) & Sunscreen.

Cost of Living (1930)

Loaf of Bread

$0.09

Gallon of Gas

$0.20

Average Home

$3,900

New Car

$640

Time Elapsed

32,973 days ago

(90 years, 123 days)