What Happened on March 20, 1933

Historical Events

  • Dachau the first Nazi concentration camp, is completed

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexander Gorodnitsky, Russian geologist and poet
  • George Altman, American MLB player, born in Goldsboro, North Carolina
  • Ian Walsh, Australian rugby league hooker (25 Tests [10 as captain]; St. George RLFC) and coach (Australia 5 Tests; St. George, Parramatta), born in Bogan Gate, New South Wales (d. 2013)
  • Jacques Guyonnet, Swiss composer, born in Geneva, Switzerland (d. 2018)

Famous Deaths

  • Giuseppe [Joe] Zangara, electrocuted for assassination attempt on FDR
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights

About March 20, 1933

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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