What Happened on October 2, 1933

Historical Events

Ah, Wilderness!

Eugene O'Neill's comedy play "Ah, Wilderness!" premieres in NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • (Albert Ronald) "Ronnie" Ross, Scottish jazz and session baritone saxophonist, born in Calcutta, India (2 October 1933 (d. 1991)
  • Dimiter Khristov, Bulgarian composer, born in Sofia, Bulgaria (d. 2017)

John B. Gurdon (90 years old)

English developmental biologist (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2012), born in Dippenhall, Hampshire

  • Michel Plasson, French conductor (Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse, 1968-2003; Dresden Philharmonic, 1994-2001), born in Paris, France
  • Phill Niblock, American composer, born in Anderson, Indiana

About October 2, 1933

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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