yesterwire.comBack to search

On the date

Saturday, December 10, 1938

From the day

Memories from that day

No memories yet. Add yours if you remember this day.

The Headlines

SLOAN ASKS TAX CUT TO SPEED INDUSTRY; Urges Aid to Manufacturers Who Scrap Old Tools of Country's 'Obsolete Plant' Questions Equitable Formula SLOAN ASKS TAX CUT TO SPEED INDUSTRY Mr. Sloan's Statement in Summary Discusses Tax Incentive Points to Difficulties

Read in The New York Times →

The must-have

View-Master

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

damefellaswelllousy

Hardboiled

clip jointgriftershamusgunsel

Swing Era

alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove

Catchphrases of 1938

  • War of the Worlds

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

31,955 days ago

(87 years, 200 days)