What Happened on December 15, 1933

Historical Events

  • Baseball owners agree to ban Sunday doubleheaders until after June 15

Famous Birthdays

  • (Thomas) "Tim" Conway, American Emmy Award-winning comic actor and screenwriter (McHale's Navy; The Carol Burnett Show, 1975-78; The Apple Dumpling Gang), born in Willoughby, Ohio (d. 2019)
  • Donald Woods, South African journalist, anti-apartheid activist and author (Biko; Asking for Trouble), born in Elliotdale, South Africa (d. 2001)
  • Jesse Belvin, American pop singer, piano player (Mr. Easy), and songwriter (Earth Angel), born in San Antonio, Texas (d. 1960)
Born in 1933

Famous Weddings

Gary Cooper

American actor Gary Cooper (32) weds American actress Veronica Balfe (20) at her mother's home on Park Avenue, New York City, until his death in 1961

1933 Highlights

About December 15, 1933

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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