What Happened on October 2, 1933

Historical Events

Theater Premiere

Eugene O'Neill's comedy play "Ah, Wilderness!" premieres in NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • (Albert Ronald) "Ronnie" Ross, Scottish jazz and session baritone saxophonist, born in Calcutta, India (2 October 1933 (d. 1991)
  • Dimiter Khristov, Bulgarian composer, born in Sofia, Bulgaria (d. 2017)

John B. GurdonJohn B. Gurdon (89 years old)

English developmental biologist (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2012), born in Dippenhall, Hampshire

  • Phill Niblock, American composer, born in Anderson, Indiana
Born in 1933
1933 Highlights

About October 2, 1933

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra