February 1933

Thursday 02:

Adolf Hitler dissolves the German Parliament.

Monday 06:

The 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution goes into effect.

Friday 10:

In round 13 of a boxing match at New York City's Madison Square Garden, Primo Carnera knocks out Ernie Schaaf, killing him.

Wednesday 15:

In Miami, Florida, Giuseppe Zangara attempts to assassinate President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, but instead shoots Chicago, Illinois Mayor Anton J. Cermak, who dies of his wounds on March 6, 1933.

Friday 17:

The Blaine Act ends Prohibition in the United States.

Saturday 25:

The USS Ranger is launched, becoming the first custom-built aircraft carrier.

Monday 27:

Reichstag fire: Germany's parliament building in Berlin, the Reichstag, is set on fire.

Tuesday 28:

Gleichschaltung: The Reichstag Fire Decree is passed in Germany a day after the Reichstag fire.