What Happened on February 5, 1933

Historical Events

  • Crew of Dutch "7 Provinces" mutiny after pay cuts

Reichstag Arsonist Heads to Germany

Marinus van der Lubbe passes Dutch-German border, will later set fire to the German Reichstag

Famous Birthdays

  • Jörn Donner, Finnish director (Anna, Tenderness), born in Helsinki, Finland (d. 2020)
  • Nicholas Georgiade, American actor (Untouchables, Run Buddy Run), born in New York City (d. 2021)
  • Ron Wilson, American percussionist (Surfaris, drummed on "Wipe Out"), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 1989)

About February 5, 1933

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

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