74 Years ago, March & April 1933

After over 15 years of Prohibition, beer is legal once again.

After first appeal, "Scottsboro Boy" Heywood Patterson found guilty of rape for second time.

Senate passes bill limiting 5 day work week and six hour day in an attempt to force employers to hire more workers.

Navy dirigible U.S.S Akron crashes, placing the future of the program in doubt

Reports of Nazi mistreatment of Jews include dismissals from government and business positions, shop boycotts, raiding of homes, and beatings.

The Reichstag, the seat of German government, burns in Berlin

Michigan governor William Comstock orders all banks in the state to close for eight days.
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