Vol. 1930s · No. 1933 · PRICE 25¢
The 1933 Times
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March 4, 1933 | Washington, D.C.
New Deals, Dark Shadows, and Silver Screens
The world plunged deeper into economic turmoil as Franklin D. Roosevelt offered a glimmer of hope through the New Deal while America ended Prohibition. Meanwhile, total political darkness descended upon Germany, forever altering the course of global history.
Adolf Hitler Appointed German Chancellor
Weimar Republic President Paul von Hindenburg names Adolf Hitler chancellor, setting off a rapid dismantling of German democracy and the rise of the Third Reich.
Repeal of Prohibition
The ratification of the 21st Amendment officially ends thirteen years of nationwide liquor prohibition, bringing legal alcohol and celebration back to American society.
Also this year
Premiere of 'King Kong'
March 2, 1933 | Film | New York City
Audiences are dazzled by groundbreaking stop-motion visual effects as the iconic giant ape escapes his chains atop the Empire State Building.
Nazi Student Book Burnings
May 10, 1933 | Berlin, Germany
University students across Germany burn tens of thousands of books deemed "un-German," targeting works by Jewish, socialist, and pacifist authors.
Century of Progress World's Fair
May 27, 1933 | Chicago, Illinois
Chicago celebrates its centennial with a massive exposition showcasing modern architectural wonders, industrial technology, and optimistic visions of the future.
Loch Ness Monster Craze Begins
May 2, 1933 | Scotland | Folklore
The Inverness Courier publishes a local couple's sighting of a giant creature in Loch Ness, launching a worldwide media fascination that endures today.
Wiley Post's Solo World Flight
July 15–22, 1933 | Aviation
Flying his Lockheed Vega monoplane Winnie Mae, Wiley Post becomes the first pilot to complete a solo flight around the globe, finishing in under eight days.