Historical Events
- Death penalty for anti-fascists in Germany
Event of Interest
Dutch colonial regime in Batavia arrests Sukarno
Event of Interest
National Recovery Administration (NRA) is founded with Hugh S. Johnson as its first director
Baseball Record
NY's future Hall of Fame pitcher Carl Hubbell sets MLB record for consecutive scoreless innings at 45 1/3 as Giants lose 3-1 v Boston Braves
1933 History
Famous Birthdays
- Dom DeLuise, American comedian (End, Cannonball Run, Fatso), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Erwin Nypels, Dutch economist and Minister of Housing (D66), born in Bloemendaal, North Holland
- Jesse Corti, Venezuelan-American voice actor and comedian, born in Venezuela
- Ko Un, South Korean poet, born in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province
- Masaichi Kaneda, Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (only Japanese pitcher to win 400 games; perfect game 1957), born in Heiwa, Nakashima, Aichi, Japan (d. 2019)
- Richard Lloyd Jones, British secretary (Welsh Office 1985–93)
About August 1, 1933
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
