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1933 (MCMXXXIII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1933th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1933 a year special to you? Discover what 1933 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1933, 1933 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1933, how old is someone born in 1933 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1933.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1933 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1933 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1933
- Who was the U.S. President in 1933?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1933?
- Who was the Pope in 1933?
- 1933: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1933?
- What was the most popular movie in 1933?
- What was the best selling book in 1933?
- How old is someone born in 1933?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1933?
What was 1933 known for ?
- While settled firmly in one of America’s darkest decades, The Great Depression, 1933 was not a year solely built on doom and gloom.
- It saw advancements in board games, worker’s rights, and the first movie appearances of Shirley Temple. On the other hand, coming only six years prior to World War Two, 1933 served as foreshadowing for much of what followed. While this year saw the death of Calvin Coolidge, it also welcomed many greats into the world: Corazon Aquino, Yoko Ono, Joan Rivers, Yasser Arafat, and Nobel-winning economist Amartya Sen. Popular books included Lost Horizon and Company K. Not only did this year see the birth of silver-screen titan King Kong, it also saw the premiere of The Lone Ranger and the first issue of Newsweek.
- Anyone who loves to kick back with a beer, should thank their stars for 1933; this year ended prohibition with the passage of the Blaine Act. The government did a lot more than welcome back liquor.
- After Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s inauguration, the Public Works Administration became effective, the 20th amendment went into effect, the people elected the first female speaker, the President appointed the first woman in the cabinet, and the US congress set the first minimum wage at 33 cents.
- A new source of family drama erupted with the invention of Monopoly. At the same time, Dillinger, hoping to make some real money, robbed his first bank in Ohio. The German Gestapo formed after President Hindenburg appointed Adolf Hitler as the Reich Chancellor of Germany. Blown adrift by the encroaching Nazi storm, Albert Einstein arrived in the United States. While commonly overshadowed by World War Two and The Great Depression, 1933 had its moments of light; when they didn’t help hold things together, people could finally go back to the local bar.
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Key World Leaders of 1933
Who was the U.S. President in 1933?
In 1933, Herbert Hoover (Republican) was President of the United States until March 04, 1933; on March 04, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat) was appointed as the new President of the United States.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1933?
In 1933 the UK Prime Minister was Ramsay MacDonald (Labour).
Who was the Pope in 1933?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1933 was Pope Pius XI who had held the papacy since 1922. His pontificate saw the signing of the Lateran Treaty, which established Vatican City as an independent state and promoted Catholic Action against totalitarian regimes.
1933: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Hugh S. Johnson
In 1933, Hugh S. Johnson was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. In 1933 Johnson was appointed director of the National Recovery Administration. US President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave him the task of bringing industry, labor and government together to create codes of "fair practices" and set prices.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1933?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1933, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Temptation by Bing Crosby
What was the most popular movie in 1933?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Gold Diggers of 1933 by Mervyn LeRoy
What was the best selling book in 1933?
How old is someone born in 1933?
Someone born in 1933 is 92 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1933?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1933 was the Year of the Rooster.
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