What Happened on September 8, 1933

Historical Events

Spanish History

Second Spanish government of Manuel Azaña forms

Famous Birthdays

  • Asha Bhosle (née Mangeshkar), Indian playback singer, Guinness World Record for most recorded vocalist, born in Sangli, British India
  • Eric Salzman, American composer (New Musical Theater), born in New York City (d. 2017)
  • Michael Frayn, English playwright (Copenhagen), born in Mill Hill, England
  • Paul M. Fleiss, American pediatrician; father of Heidi Fleiss (d. 2014)

Famous Deaths

  • Faysal I, Arab statesman, King of Iraq (1921-33) and Syria (1920), dies of a heart attack at 48
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights

About September 8, 1933

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

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