What happened on Tuesday February 28, 1933?

About February 28th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Nazi regime passes the Reichstag Fire Decree, a pivotal legal instrument that suspends constitutional civil liberties and enables widespread political repression.
  • Day of the week: February 28th, 1933 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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February 28, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1933:

  • Reichstag Fire Decree Implemented The Nazi regime passes the Reichstag Fire Decree, a pivotal legal instrument that suspends constitutional civil liberties and enables widespread political repression.
  • Nazi Regime Restricts Civil Liberties German President Paul von Hindenburg abolishes freedom of expression, marking a significant erosion of democratic rights in Germany and paving the way for Nazi totalitarian control.
  • Nazi Suppression of Communist Party Adolf Hitler officially bans the German Communist Party (KPD), a critical step in consolidating Nazi political power and eliminating opposition in Germany.
  • First Female U.S. Cabinet Member Francis Perkins becomes the first woman appointed to a U.S. presidential cabinet, breaking a significant gender barrier by being named Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  • England Wins Ashes Cricket Series The England cricket team defeats Australia in the Ashes series using controversial 'bodyline' bowling tactics, creating significant tension in international cricket.

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February 28, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 28, 1933?


February 28, 1933 was a Tuesday and it was the 59th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1933 can also be written as 2/28/1933 in the US and as 28/2/1933 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 28, 1933?


Famous people born on February 28, 1933:

  • Joël Dabin
  • Sidney J Furie

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February 28, 1933: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1933:

  • Lilla Cabot Perry

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February 28, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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February 28, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1933 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:08 am and setting at 10:23 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on February 28, 1933?


Someone born on February 28, 1933 is:

92 years 2 months old,

or 1106 months and 15 days old,

or 4811 weeks

or 33677 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1933?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 28, 1933.

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