Historical Events
- 1st female in US Cabinet: Frances Perkins appointed Secretary of Labor
Reichstag Fire
After the Reichstag Fire Decree, the German Communist Party (KPD) is essentially outlawed (though not formally banned) after the German government blames the Communists for burning down the Reichstag building
Reichstag Fire Decree
On Adolf Hitler's advice, German President Paul von Hindenburg signs the Reichstag Fire Decree after the building is destroyed by fire in Berlin; this eliminates many civil liberties in Germany
- Pacifist and anti fascist writer Carl Von Ossietzky arrested, sent to Esterwegen-Papenburg concentration camp
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Vinci, American weightlifter (Olympic bantamweight gold 1956, 60), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2018)
- Miro Steržaj, Slovenian 9-pin bowler
- Rein Taagepera, Estonian politician
- Robert Grondelaers, Belgian cyclist (d. 1989)
About February 28, 1933
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
