What Happened on February 1, 1933

Historical Events

  • Colonial government arrests Anton de Kom in Paramaribo Suriname
  • Dutch bishops forbid membership of non-catholic unions

German Parliament Dissolved

German Parliament is dissolved by President Paul von Hindenburg by the request of new chancellor Adolf Hitler

Famous Birthdays

  • Reynolds Price, American writer (A Long and Happy Life; Kate Vaiden; Strengthened By a Pale Green Light), born in Macon, North Carolina (d. 2011)
  • Sadao Watanabe, Japanese jazz and bossa nova saxophonist, and flute player, born in Utsunomiya, Japan

About February 1, 1933

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

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