What Happened on November 4, 1933

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Bulgarian communist Georgi Dimitrov defends himself and the ideology of communism against Hermann Goering and his Nazi accusers on charges of setting the Reichstag on fire

  • Young Park (1) in the Bronx named in honor of James Young

Famous Birthdays

  • Mildred McDaniel, American athlete (Olympic gold high jump 1956), born in Atlanta, Georgia (d. 2004)
  • Tito Francona, American baseball utility (MLB All Star 1961), born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania (d. 2018)

Famous Deaths

  • John Jay Chapman, American poet, and writer (Learning & Other Essays), dies at 71
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights

About November 4, 1933

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

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