What Happened on July 25, 1934

Historical Events

  • Failed Nazi coup in Austria

Famous Birthdays

  • Claude Zidi, French film director and screenwriter (My New Partner), born in Paris
  • Don Ellis, American avant garde jazz trumpeter, and Grammy Award-winning film score composer (The French Connection), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 1978)

Famous Deaths

  • Engelbert Dollfuss, Austrian right-wing politician (Chancellor, 1932-34), assassinated by Nazis at 41
  • François Coty, French perfume manufacturer, dies at 60
  • Nestor Makhno, Ukrainian anarchist Insurrectionary leader, dies at 45
Died in 1934 1934 Highlights

About July 25, 1934

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo