What Happened on March 13, 1933

Historical Events

  • American banks allowed to reopen after a government imposed bank holiday

Goebbels Nazi Minister

Joseph Goebbels becomes Nazi Germany's Minister of Information and Propaganda

Famous Birthdays

  • Donald Henry "Pee Wee" Gaskins, American serial killer (claimed to have murdered over 100 people), born in Florence County, South Carolina (d. 1991)
  • Frank H. Murkowski, American politician (U.S. Senator from Alaska, 1981-2002; Governor of Alaska, 2002-06), born in Seattle, Washington
  • Gloria McMillan, American radio and television actress (Our Miss Brooks - "Harriet"), born in Portland, Oregon (d. 2022)
  • Mike Stoller, American composer (Lieber & Stoller - Hound Dog; Charlie Brown; Jailhouse Rock; Ben E. King - Stand By Me), born in Belle Harbor, Queens, New York

About March 13, 1933

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No

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