What Happened on September 12, 1933

Historical Events

  • Alejandro Lerroux forms new Spanish government
  • Dutch parliament accepts ban on uniforms

Event of Interest

Leó Szilárd, waiting for a red light on Southampton Row in Bloomsbury, conceives idea of a nuclear chain reaction

Famous Birthdays

  • Denny Stolz, American college football coach (Alma College, Michigan State University, Bowling Green State Uni, San Diego State Uni), born in Lansing, Michigan (d. 2023)
  • Stafford Heginbotham, British toymaker (Tebro Toys) and Bradford Football Club Chairman (during time of the fire), (d. 1995)
  • Tatiana Doronina, Russian actress, born in St. Petersburg, Russia

About September 12, 1933

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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