The Tet Offensive began on this day in 1968, as Communist forces launched surprise attacks against South Vietnamese provincial
capitals.
Adolf Hitler was named the German Chancellor on this day in 1933
by President Paul von Hindenburg (right).
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945)
Franklin Roosevelt (FDR) served as the 32nd President of the United
States from 1933 until his death in 1945. A Democrat, he won a record
four presidential elections and emerged as a central figure in world
events during the mid-20th century. Roosevelt directed the United
States federal government during most of the Great Depression,
implementing his New Deal domestic agenda in response to the
worst economic crisis in U.S. history.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948)
Indian political and spiritual leader and activist Mahatma Gandhi was
murdered by a Hindu extremist on this day in 1948.
In Northern Ireland on this day in 1972, British soldiers shot and
killed thirteen Roman Catholic civil rights marchers. The day is
known as "Bloody Sunday."
Earle Graser portrayed “The Lone Ranger” in the 1930s.
"The Lone Ranger" was heard on radio for the first time on
this day in 1933. The program ran for 2,956 episodes and
ended in 1955.
Announcer Fred Foy (far right) during a broadcast of THE LONE
RANGER at WXYZ, Detroit. At left are. John Todd (Tonto) and
Brace Beemer (the Lone Ranger).