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