Date: August 7, 1933
In Miami, Giuseppe Zangara attempts to assassinate US President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, but instead shoots Chicago mayor Anton J. Cermak, who dies of his wounds on March 6. Date: February 15, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 15 📅 Events on this day in 1933 📅 On This Day (Today)…
U.S. Navy airship USS Akron is wrecked off the New Jersey coast due to severe weather. Date: April 4, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 4 📅 Events on this day in 1933 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1933Finnish Cavalry General Mannerheim Appointed Field Marshal, May 19, 1933US…
The National Industrial Recovery Act is passed in the United States, allowing businesses to avoid antitrust prosecution if they establish voluntary wage, price, and working condition regulations on an industry-wide basis. Date: June 16, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 16 📅 Events on this day in 1933 📅 On…
The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in Chicago's Comiskey Park. The American League defeated the National League 4–2. Date: July 6, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1933 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1933Christie Pits Riot in…
Andorran Revolution: The Young Andorrans occupy the Casa de la Vall and force the government to hold democratic elections with universal male suffrage. Date: April 5, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 5 📅 Events on this day in 1933 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1933Nazi Eugenics…
Cullen–Harrison Act: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs an amendment to the Volstead Act, legalizing the manufacture and sale of "3.2 beer" (3.2% alcohol by weight, approximately 4% alcohol by volume) and light wines. Date: March 22, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 22 📅 Events on this day in 1933…