Historical Events
Federal Alcohol Control Administration
FDR creates Federal Alcohol Control Administration
- Jack Kirkland's play "Tobacco Road" premieres in NYC, became the longest-running play of its time
Famous Birthdays
- Dick Ricketts Jr., American basketball center (# 1 overall pick 1955 NBA draft St. Louis Hawks) and baseball pitcher (St. Louis Cardinals), born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania (d. 1988)
- Horst Buchholz, German actor (Magnificent 7; Raid on Entebbe), born in Berlin, Germany (d. 2003)
- James Cossins, English stage and screen character actor (The Anniversary; Fawlty Towers), born in Beckenham, England (d. 1997)
Famous Deaths
- Stefan George, German poet (Das neue Reich), dies at 65
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights
About December 4, 1933
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
