What Happened on May 27, 1933

Historical Events

  • Austrian communist party banned
  • Century of Progress Exposition opens in Chicago
  • Federal Securities Act signed

Heidegger's Address

Martin Heidegger gives his inaugural rectoral address on “The Self-Assertion of the German University”, taken by some take as supporting the Nazi regime

  • Trailing 11-3, Yanks score 12 runs in 8th & beat White Sox 15-11
  • Walt Disney's short film "3 Little Pigs" released (Academy Award Best Animated film 1934)

Famous Birthdays

  • (Edward) "Ted" Rogers, Canadian entrepreneur (Rogers Communications), MLB team owner (Toronto Blue Jays), and philanthropist, born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 2008)

Famous Deaths

  • Jean de Merode, Belgian lieutenant colonel, Grand Marshal of the Court of Belgium, and Prince de Merode, dies at 65
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights

About May 27, 1933

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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