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Monday, September 5, 1938
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The Headlines
Ten Die as Plane Crashes in London Suburb; Machine Sets Houses Afire, Then Explodes
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On This Day
Chile: A group of youths affiliated with the fascist National Socialist Movement of Chile are executed after surrendering during a failed coup.
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You Share a Birthday With
- Louis XIV (1638)
- Caspar David Friedrich (1774)
- Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888)
- Tommaso Campanella (1568)
- John Cage (1912)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
damefellaswelllousy
Hardboiled
clip jointgriftershamusgunsel
Swing Era
alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove
Tech Check
Ballpoint Pen, Xerography & Nylon Bristle Toothbrush.
Cost of Living (1930)
Loaf of Bread
$0.09
Gallon of Gas
$0.20
Average Home
$3,900
New Car
$640
Time Elapsed
32,050 days ago
(87 years, 295 days)