What Happened on July 8, 1933

Historical Events

British Golf Open

British Open Men's Golf, St Andrews: Denny Shute beats fellow American Craig Wood by 5 strokes in a 36-hole Saturday playoff to win his only Open title

  • US Public Works Administration becomes effective

Wimbledon Women's Tennis

Wimbledon Women's Tennis: American Helen Wills Moody successfully defends her title beating local favourite Dorothy Round 6-4, 6-8, 6-3


1933 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Antonio Lamer, French Canadian lawyer (Chief Justice of Canada 1990-2000), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2007)
  • Maria Helena Rosas Fernandes, Brazilian composer, pianist, musicologist, conductor and music educator, born in Brasópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Born in 1933

Famous Deaths

  • Anthony Hope, British novelist and playwright (The Prisoner of Zenda), dies of cancer at 70
1933 Highlights

About July 8, 1933

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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