What Happened on April 19, 1933

Historical Events

US Gold Standard

FDR announces US will leave gold standard

Famous Birthdays

  • Harold "Dickie" Bird, English cricket umpire (66 Tests, 69 ODI), born in Barnsley, England

Jayne Mansfield (1933-1967)

American actress (The Girl Can't Help It), born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania


About April 19, 1933

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 91 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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