Historical Events
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, St Andrews: Denny Shute beats fellow American Craig Wood by 5 strokes in a 36-hole Saturday playoff to win his only Open title
- US Public Works Administration becomes effective
Wimbledon Women's Tennis
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: American Helen Wills Moody successfully defends her title beating local favourite Dorothy Round 6-4, 6-8, 6-3
1933 History
Famous Birthdays
- Antonio Lamer, French Canadian lawyer and chief justice
- Maria Helena Rosas Fernandes, Brazilian composer, pianist, musicologist, conductor and music educator, born in Brasópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Anthony Hope, British novelist and playwright (The Prisoner of Zenda), dies of cancer at 70
About July 8, 1933
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
