What happened on Wednesday April 26, 1933?

About April 26th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: Hermann Göring officially establishes the Gestapo (Geheime Staatspolizei or Secret State Police), which would become a notorious instrument of terror and oppression during the Nazi regime, responsible for political surveillance, persecution, and systematic human rights violations.
  • Day of the week: April 26th, 1933 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Devil's Brother directed by Hal Roach, Charley Rogers

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April 26, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 1933:

  • Establishment of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany Hermann Göring officially establishes the Gestapo (Geheime Staatspolizei or Secret State Police), which would become a notorious instrument of terror and oppression during the Nazi regime, responsible for political surveillance, persecution, and systematic human rights violations.
  • Nazi Germany Begins Systematic Discrimination Against Jewish Students The Nazi regime implements a discriminatory policy barring Jewish students from attending schools, marking an early and significant escalation of antisemitic policies that would lead to the Holocaust.
  • Birth of Arno Allan Penzias Arno Allan Penzias, a German-born physicist who would later win the Nobel Prize, is born. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in radio astronomy, particularly the discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation.
  • Carol Burnett's Birth Carol Burnett, a legendary American actress, comedian, and singer, is born. She would become an iconic figure in television comedy, known for her groundbreaking variety show and influential comedic style.
  • Birth of Filiberto Ojeda Ríos Filiberto Ojeda Ríos, a prominent Puerto Rican independence leader and member of the Ejército Popular Boricua (Los Macheteros), is born. He would become a significant figure in the Puerto Rican independence movement.

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April 26, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 26, 1933?


April 26, 1933 was a Wednesday and it was the 116th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1933 can also be written as 4/26/1933 in the US and as 26/4/1933 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 26, 1933?


Famous people born on April 26, 1933:

  • Carol Burnett
    Carol Burnett

    Legendary American comedian, actress, and television pioneer who revolutionized comedy through her groundbreaking variety show and...

  • Arno Allan Penzias

    Nobel Prize-winning physicist who, alongside Robert Wilson, discovered cosmic microwave background radiation, providing crucial evidence for...

  • Jerry Leiber

    Legendary American songwriter and record producer who, alongside Mike Stoller, wrote numerous hit songs for Elvis Presley and other rock and...

  • Arno Penzias

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April 26, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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April 26, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 26, 1933 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 10:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1933 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1933.

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How old is someone born on April 26, 1933?


Someone born on April 26, 1933 is:

92 years and 7 days old,

or 1104 months and 7 days old,

or 4801 weeks and 3 days old,

or 33610 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1933?

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 26, 1933.

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