What Happened on September 20, 1933

Historical Events

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (as Pirates) play 1st NFL game, lose 23-2

Famous Birthdays

  • Bob Banas, American choreographer (Malibu U, Jonathan Winters Show), born in New York City
  • Dennis Viollet, English soccer inside forward (2 caps; Manchester United 293 games, Stoke City), born in Manchester, England (d. 1999)
  • Máté Fenyvesi, Hungarian soccer forward (76 caps; Ferencváros 343 games) and politician (MP 1998-2006), born in Jánoshalma, Hungary (d. 2022)

Famous Deaths

  • Annie Besant, English social reformer and supporter of Indian independence, dies at 85
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights

About September 20, 1933

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

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