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Great Depression - This Day In History

The Great Depression was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world, lasting from 1929 to 1939. Explore topics on the era, from the stock market crash of 1929, to the Dust Bowl, to FDR’s response to the economic calamity—the New Deal.

This Day In History: 01/24/1935 – First Canned Beer on Sale

Great Depression
1929

Stock market crashes on Black Tuesday

Great Depression
1931

Nevada legalizes gambling

Great Depression
1935

Works Progress Administration established by Congress as part of FDR’s “New Deal”

Great Depression
1937

FDR announces “court-packing” plan

Great Depression
1939

New York World’s Fair opens

Great Depression
1932

Bonus Marchers evicted by U.S. Army

Great Depression
1935

Alcoholics Anonymous founded

Great Depression
1935

First canned beer goes on sale

Great Depression
1933

FDR takes United States off gold standard

Great Depression
1935

“Black Sunday” Dust Bowl storm strikes

Great Depression
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