What Happened on January 29, 1933

Famous Birthdays

  • R. C. Alston, British bibliographer, born in Trinidad (d. 2011)
  • Ron Townson, American rock vocalist (The 5th Dimension - "Up, Up And Away"), born in St Louis, Missouri (d. 2001)
  • Sacha Distel, French singer ("Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" cover), born in Paris, France (d. 2004)
  • Wolfgang Gönnenwein, German choral director and educator, and artistic director (Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele, 1972-2004), born in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany (d. 2015)

Famous Deaths

  • Sara Teasdale, American lyric poet (Pulitzer Prize 1918 "Love Songs"), commits suicide at 48
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights

About January 29, 1933

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 2 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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