Great Depression

The Dust Bowl Begins

Apr 14, 1935

As the great plains suffered a drought, high winds carried topsoil from the Midwest to the east Coast. Many farmers lost theur farms as crops failed.

J.J. Braddock Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title

Jun 13, 1935

J.J. Braddock, a huge underdog, wins the boxing title from Max Baer. His dramatic comeback story insipired the nation

Wizad of Oz Premiers in Movie Theaters

Apr 12, 1939

The Classic children's movie debuts on the big screen in 1939. One of the first movies to use color, it is still considered a classic today.