What happened on Saturday December 23, 1933?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1933:

• Marinus van der Lubbe Sentenced to Death Dutch communist Marinus van der Lubbe was sentenced to death for allegedly setting fire to the German Reichstag building in Berlin, a pivotal event that the Nazis used to consolidate power and suppress political opposition.
• Emperor Akihito of Japan Born Akihito was born, who would later become the 125th Emperor of Japan, reigning from 1989 to 2019. He was known for his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation, and was the first Japanese emperor to abdicate in over two centuries.
• Deadly Train Crash in Paris A catastrophic train crash occurred in Eastern Paris, resulting in 230 fatalities. This tragic accident highlighted the safety challenges in early 20th-century rail transportation.
• Howie Morenz Sets NHL Goal Record Hockey player Howie Morenz of the Montreal Canadiens took over the NHL career goal lead with 251 goals, a significant milestone in early professional ice hockey history.

Events in 1933

December 23, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 23, 1933

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1933

December 23, 1933 was a Saturday and it was the 357th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1933 can also be written as 12/23/1933 in the US and as 23/12/1933 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1933 in December 1933 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1933:

• Akihito

  Emperor of Japan from 1989 to 2019, known for modernizing the imperial institution and promoting peace.

• Marcelin Pleynet
• Bernard Grasset (politician)

Famous people born in 1933

Famous people born on December 23rd

Famous people died on December 23, 1933:

• Blanche Friderici
• Giuseppe Tanari

Famous people who died in 1933

Famous people who died on December 23rd

December 23, 1933: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1933 was April in Paris by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - April in Paris

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 23, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1933 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:32 am and setting at 12:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1933.

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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 1933

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Someone born on December 23, 1933 is:

91 years 4 months old,

or 1096 months and 21 days old,

or 4768 weeks and 4 days old,

or 33380 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1933?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 23, 1933.

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