What Happened on April 26, 1933

Historical Events

  • Jewish students are barred from school in Germany

Famous Birthdays

  • Arno Penzias, German-born American physicist (1978 Nobel Prize for detecting cosmic microwave background), born in Munich, Germany (d. 2024) [1]

Carol Burnett (91 years old)

American comedian (The Carol Burnett Show) and actress (Annie; The Four Seasons; Mad About You), born in San Antonio, Texas

  • Filiberto Ojeda Ríos, Puerto Rican activist (Founder of FALN), born in Río Blanco, Naguabo, Puerto Rico (d. 2005)
  • Ilkka Kuusisto, Finnish opera composer and arts administrator (Finnish National Opera, 1984-92), born in Helsinki, Finland

About April 26, 1933

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 91 years and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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