Date: April 5, 1933
The U.S. Congress approves the Blaine Act to repeal federal Prohibition in the United States, sending the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution to state ratifying conventions for approval. Date: February 20, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 20 📅 Events on this day in 1933 📅 On This…
In round 13 of a boxing match at New York City's Madison Square Garden, Primo Carnera knocks out Ernie Schaaf. Schaaf dies four days later. Date: February 10, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 10 📅 Events on this day in 1933 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
The Crescent Limited train derails in Washington, D.C., after the bridge it is crossing is washed out by the 1933 Chesapeake–Potomac hurricane. Date: August 24, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 24 📅 Events on this day in 1933 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1933Alcatraz Citadel Becomes…
In United States v. One Book Called Ulysses Judge John M. Woolsey rules that James Joyce's novel Ulysses is not obscene despite coarse language and sexual content, a leading decision affirming free expression. Date: December 6, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 6 📅 Events on this day in 1933…
The Imperial Airways biplane City of Liverpool is believed to be the first airliner lost to sabotage when a passenger sets a fire on board. Date: March 28, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 28 📅 Events on this day in 1933 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
New Deal: The U.S. Federal Securities Act is signed into law requiring the registration of securities with the Federal Trade Commission. Date: May 27, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 27 📅 Events on this day in 1933 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1933Simele Massacre in Iraq…