Feb 2 1933

What Happened on February 2, 1933

Day of the Week: Thursday

Historical Events

Event of Interest

2 days after becoming chancellor, Adolf Hitler dissolves the German Reichstag (Parliament)

Dictator of Nazi Germany Adolf Hitler — Dictator of Nazi Germany
Adolf Hitler

Event of Interest

Hermann Goering bans Communist meetings/demonstrations in Germany

Nazi Politician Hermann Goering — Nazi Politician
Hermann Goering

Ucicky's "Rotten Morning" premieres in Berlin

Famous Birthdays

Than Shwe, ruler of Myanmar
Tony Jay, British-American actor, voice artist, and singer (Frollo- The Hunchback of Notre Dame), born in London, England (d. 2006)

1933 Highlights

What Happened in 1933

Turin Shroud: Holy Relic or Fake?
For 600 years controversy has raged over the Turin Shroud, said to be Christ’s burial cloth. But thousands gazed in awe when, on this day, it went on display.
September 25, 1933

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