What Happened on August 1, 1933

Historical Events

  • Death penalty for anti-fascists in Germany

Dutch Arrest Sukarno

Dutch colonial regime in Batavia arrests Sukarno

National Recovery Administration Founded

National Recovery Administration (NRA) is founded with Hugh S. Johnson as its first director

Baseball Record

NY's future Hall of Fame pitcher Carl Hubbell sets MLB record for consecutive scoreless innings at 45 1/3 as Giants lose 3-1 v Boston Braves


Famous Birthdays

  • Dom DeLuise, American comedian (End, Cannonball Run, Fatso), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Erwin Nypels, Dutch economist and Minister of Housing (D66), born in Bloemendaal, North Holland
  • Jesse Corti, Venezuelan-American voice actor and comedian, born in Venezuela
  • Ko Un, South Korean poet, born in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province
  • Masaichi Kaneda, Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (only Japanese pitcher to win 400 games; perfect game 1957), born in Heiwa, Nakashima, Aichi, Japan (d. 2019)
  • Richard Lloyd Jones, British secretary (Welsh Office 1985–93)

About August 1, 1933

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo