What Happened on April 12, 1933

Historical Events

  • US Navy commissions Air Station Sunnyvale (later renamed NAS Moffatt Field) in Santa Clara county, California (at the southern end of San Francisco Bay)

Famous Birthdays

  • Montserrat CaballĂ©, Spanish bel canto operatic soprano, and unlikely pop star (with Freddie Mercury - "Barcelona"), born in Barcelona, Spain (d. 2018)

About April 12, 1933

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 91 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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