What Happened on September 1, 1933

Historical Events

  • US Navy renames NAS Sunnyvale, near San Francisco, California, NAS Moffett Field, in honor of Rear Admiral William A. Moffett; Moffett championed the construction of the base, but died in the crash of airship USS Akron before the base opened

Famous Birthdays

  • Ann Richards, American politician (Governor of Texas 1991-95), born in Lakeview Texas (d. 2006)

Conway Twitty (1933-1993)

American country and rockabilly singer-songwriter ("Linda On My Mind"; "There's a Honky Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Me Back In)"), born in Friars Point, Mississippi

  • Gene Harris [Haire], American soul-jazz pianist (The Three Sounds), born in Benton Harbor, Michigan (d. 2000)
  • Marshall Lytle, American Hall of Fame rock bassist (Comets), born in Old Fort, North Carolina (d. 2013)
Born in 1933
1933 Highlights

About September 1, 1933

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

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