Jan 01politics
1933.
What happened in 1933?
The year 1933 was a pivotal moment in German politics when Adolf Hitler came to power. Significant events included the Reichstag fire on February 27 and the passage of the Enabling Act, which shifted legislative power from the German parliament to Hitler's cabinet. On the international stage, the Montevideo Convention was signed, setting key principles of state sovereignty in international law. The Catholic Church declared 1933 a jubilee year, granting special remission of sins to the faithful. Historical records list 16 major events, alongside 30 notable births and 5 deaths of prominent figures during this year.
Events
29
Births
41
Deaths
10
Era
1930s
Modern Era / World Wars
Chronology of 1933
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1933Jan 01politics
Enabling Act of 1933
German law which transferred power from the Reichstag and the Weimar President to Adolf Hitler and his Cabinet
Jan 01politics
Jan 01science
Jan 01general
Jan 01war
Jan 01culture
Jan 01war
Jan 01war
Jan 01general
Jan 01politics
Jan 30general
February
02.1933Feb 27war
Reichstag fire
arson attack on the Reichstag building in Berlin on 27 February 1933
Feb 28disaster
Reichstag Fire Decree
1933 decree in Nazi Germany that abolished key civil liberties for citizens
March
03.1933Mar 01politics
Mar 05politics
March 1933 German federal election
questionable election held in the Weimar Republic in 1933
Mar 18war
April
04.1933Apr 04general
May
05.1933June
06.1933July
07.1933Jul 20politics
Reichskonkordat
treaty negotiated between the Vatican and Nazi Germany in 1933
August
08.1933Aug 01general
Simele massacre
massacre by the armed forces of the Kingdom of Iraq
Aug 16politics
September
09.1933October
10.1933December
12.1933End of 1933 Record · 29 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
The year 1933 was a pivotal moment in German politics when Adolf Hitler came to power. Significant events included the Reichstag fire on February 27 and the passage of the Enabling Act, which shifted legislative power from the German parliament to Hitler's cabinet. On the international stage, the Montevideo Convention was signed, setting key principles of state sovereignty in international law. The Catholic Church declared 1933 a jubilee year, granting special remission of sins to the faithful. Historical records list 16 major events, alongside 30 notable births and 5 deaths of prominent figures during this year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1933?
In 1933, significant political changes occurred, including the Reichstag fire in Germany and the enactment of the Enabling Act, granting Hitler dictatorial powers. The Nazi regime also took power in the Machtergreifung, and the Montevideo Convention on international law was signed.
Who died in 1933?
In 1933, five prominent historical figures died. The year was marked more by political events than by notable deaths.
Who was born in 1933?
In 1933, 30 notable individuals were born, later contributing to politics, arts, sciences, and culture. This generation grew up during and after World War II, impacting various spheres in subsequent decades.
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