Historical Events
British Men's Open
British Open Men's Golf, St Andrews: Denny Shute beats fellow American Craig Wood by 5 strokes in a 36-hole Saturday playoff to win his only Open title
- US Public Works Administration becomes effective
Wimbledon Women's Championship
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: American Helen Wills Moody successfully defends her title beating local favourite Dorothy Round 6-4, 6-8, 6-3
Famous Birthdays
- Antonio Lamer, French Canadian lawyer (Chief Justice of Canada 1990-2000), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2007)
- Maria Helena Rosas Fernandes, Brazilian composer, pianist, musicologist, conductor and music educator, born in Brasópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Famous Deaths
Anthony Hope (1863-1933)
British novelist and playwright (The Prisoner of Zenda), dies of cancer at 70
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights
About July 8, 1933
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 91 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
