Historical Events
Premiere of "Cavalcade"
"Cavalcade" based on the play by Noël Coward, directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Diana Wynyard and Clive Brook premieres in New York (Best Production/Picture 1934)
- Work on Golden Gate Bridge begins, starting on the Marin County side
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Borton, English soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross, dies at 49
Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933)
30th US President (Republican: 1923-29), dies of coronary thrombosis at 60
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights
About January 5, 1933
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
