Fire Sparks Hitler’s Rise To Absolute Power
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Historical Events
Intermezzo
Jean Genet's play "Intermezzo" premieres in Paris
Reichstag Fire
Nazi Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag, is destroyed by fire; possibly set by the Nazis, who blame and execute Dutch Communist Marinus van der Lubbe
Famous Birthdays
- Edward Lucie-Smith, British poet and poetry critic, born in Kingston, Jamaica
- Geoffrey Maitland Smith, British accountant (Sir Charles Clore; Paul McCartney) and businessman (CEO of Sears, 1978-95), born in Islington, London, England (d. 2014)
- Malcolm Wallop, American politician (Sen-R-WY, 1977–1995), born in New York City (d. 2011)
- Raymond Berry, American Pro Football HOF split end (NFL C'ship 1958, 59 Baltimore Colts; First-team All-Pro 1958, 59, 60; 6 × Pro Bowl) and coach (New England Patriots 1984–89), born in Corpus Christi, Texas
1933 Highlights
About February 27, 1933
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
