What Happened on January 1, 1933

Famous Birthdays

  • Bo Linde, Swedish neo-classical composer, born in Gävle, Sweden (d. 1970)
  • Ford Konno, American swimmer (Olympic gold 1,500m, 4x200m freestyle 1952; WR 200m freestyle 2:03.9, 400m freestyle 4:26.7), born in Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Frederick Lowy, Canadian educator
  • James A. Abrahamson, American Air Force general and astronaut
  • Joe Orton, British actor and dramatist (Prick Up Your Ears), born in Leicester, England (d. 1967)

About January 1, 1933

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn