Historical Events
- Alcatraz becomes a federal prison (unofficially)
Event of Interest
Gangster George Francis Barnes, aka Machine Gun Kelly, is sentenced to life imprisonment
Event of Interest
John Dillinger escapes from jail in Allen County, Ohio
1933 History
Famous Birthdays
- Guido Molinari, Canadian painter, born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2004)
- Titus Buberník, Czech soccer midfielder (23 caps Czechoslovakia; ČH Bratislava, LASK Linz), born in Pusté Úľany, Czech Republic (d. 2022)
About October 12, 1933
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
