What Happened in 1935
Historical Highlights of 1935
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The press criticized FDR’s New Deal for spending $3 million giving unemployed people craft lessons where they made boondoggles (a braided ornament), and the word became a nickname for any overpriced, useless government project.
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The FBI Officially Named – J. Edgar Hoover’s “Bureau of Investigation” was renamed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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The great dust storm in the United States hit the hardest in eastern New Mexico, Colorado, and western Oklahoma.
Pop Culture & Fun Facts from 1935
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The first SUV was the Chevy Suburban in 1935. The Suburban is the longest continuous-use nameplate still in production.
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At the 7th Academy Awards, It Happened One Night won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
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The classic Mickey Mouse cartoon, The Band Concert, was released by United Artists. It was also the first Mickey Mouse film produced in color.
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The Cooper Underwear Company of Kenosha introduced the first brief underwear in Wisconsin, US.
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Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in New York City by William G. Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith.
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Orson Welles’ famous War Of The Worlds broadcast aired for the first time, causing panic throughout the United States.
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Monopoly Game Released – Parker Brothers began selling the iconic board game.
Science & Inventions of 1935
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Krueger’s Cream Ale became the first beer sold in cans.
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British publisher Allen Lane released the first affordable paperback books under the Penguin Books label.
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The world's first parking meters were installed in the business district of Oklahoma City.
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The Chevrolet "Carryall Suburban" was introduced and it is widely considered the first SUV, though the term "SUV" wasn't coined until later.
Sports Highlights of 1935
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Jesse Owens tied the world record in the 100-yard dash and set the world record in the long jump, the 220-yard dash, and the 220-low hurdles.
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Babe Ruth Retires from Baseball – After 22 seasons, the legendary slugger played his final game.
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World Series Champions: Detroit Tigers
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NFL Champs: Detriot Lions
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Stanley Cup Champs: Montreal Maroons
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U.S. Open Golf: Sam Parks Jr.
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U.S. Tennis (Men/Ladies): Wilmer L. Allison/Helen H. Jacob
Top Songs of 1935
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Cheek to Cheek – Fred Astaire
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Lullaby of Broadway – Dick Powell
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I’m in the Mood for Love – Frances Langford
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Begin the Beguine – Xavier Cugat & His Orchestra
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Red Sails in the Sunset – Bing Crosby
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On the Good Ship Lollipop – Shirley Temple
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Isle of Capri – Ray Noble & His Orchestra
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You Are My Lucky Star – Buddy Clark
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The Object of My Affection – Boswell Sisters
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East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) – Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
Top Movies of 1935
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Mutiny on the Bounty
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Top Hat
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The 39 Steps
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Captain Blood
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A Night at the Opera
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David Copperfield
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Bride of Frankenstein
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Anna Karenina
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Roberta
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Alice Adams
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