What Happened on December 19, 1933

Historical Events

  • US President Roosevelt creates Electric Home & Farm Authority (EHFA) to assist low income household with purchase of major appliances [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • Kevan Gosper, Australian sports executive (president Australian Olympic Committee 1985–1990; chairman Australian Institute of Sport 1980–85), born in Sidney, Australia

Famous Deaths

  • George Jackson Churchward, British engineer who was chief mechanical engineer of the Great Western Railway (1902-22), struck and killed by a Paddington to Fishguard express train at 76
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights

About December 19, 1933

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

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