What happened on Thursday March 02, 1933?

Here's what happened on March 02, 1933:

• Franklin D. Roosevelt Inaugurated as U.S. President U.S. President Herbert Hoover is succeeded by Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR), who delivers his iconic inaugural address referencing the Great Depression, famously stating "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself". FDR is sworn in by Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, marking the last Inauguration Day on March 4th in United States history.
• Nazi Electoral Gains In the German election of 1933, the National Socialist Party (Nazis) gains 43.9% of the votes, significantly increasing their political power and setting the stage for Adolf Hitler's eventual rise to complete control.
• Sanriku Earthquake and Tsunami A devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Honshū, Japan, resulting in approximately 3,000 fatalities. This powerful seismic event was one of the most significant natural disasters in Japan's early 20th-century history.
• First Female U.S. Cabinet Member Frances Perkins becomes the United States Secretary of Labor, making history as the first woman to serve in a U.S. Presidential Cabinet. Her appointment was a significant milestone for women's professional advancement in American government.
• King Kong Film Premiere The groundbreaking film King Kong, directed by Merian C. Cooper, premiered at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy in New York City. This landmark motion picture would become a classic of early Hollywood cinema and revolutionize special effects in filmmaking.
• Austrian Parliamentary Suspension The Parliament of Austria is suspended due to procedural disputes. Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss initiates authoritarian rule by decree, marking the beginning of the Austrofascist period in Austrian political history.
• Mount Rushmore National Memorial Dedicated Mount Rushmore National Memorial is officially dedicated, commemorating four significant U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
• Ching Yun University Established Ching Yun University is founded, contributing to the educational landscape of its region.

Events in 1933

March 02, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 02, 1933

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 1933

March 02, 1933 was a Thursday and it was the 61st day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1933 can also be written as 3/2/1933 in the US and as 2/3/1933 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1933 in March 1933 calendar

Famous people died on March 02, 1933:

• Francesco Luigi Ferrari
• Thomas James Walsh

Famous people who died in 1933

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 02, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 1933 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 1933 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on March 02, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 09:00 am and setting at 12:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 10, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 1933.

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Your place in the Universe on March 02, 1933

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Someone born on March 02, 1933 is:

92 years 2 months old,

or 1106 months and 3 days old,

or 4809 weeks and 4 days old,

or 33667 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 02, 1933?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 02, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 02, 1933.

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