What Happened on February 24, 1933

Historical Events

  • Final demonstration of German communist party in Berlin
  • League of Nations tells Japanese to pull out of Manchuria

Famous Birthdays

  • David "Fathead" Newman, American jazz saxophonist (Ray Charles - "The Right Time"), born in Corsicana, Texas (d. 2009)
  • Judah Folkman, American pediatric surgeon and cancer researcher (angiogenesis), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2008)

Famous Deaths

  • Spottiswoode Aitken, Scottish actor (The Birth of a Nation, The Avenging Conscience), dies at 65
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights

About February 24, 1933

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

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