Births on February 2

Than Shwe

Born on February 2, 1933

Than Shwe, Burmese general and politician, 8th Prime Minister of Burma

Than Shwe (Burmese: သန်းရွှေ, pronounced [θáɰ̃ ʃwè]; born 2 February 1933 or 3 May 1935) is a Burmese strongman politician who was the head of state of Myanmar from 1992 to 2011 as Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC). During this period, he held key positions of power including Prime Minister of Myanmar, Commander-in-chief of Myanmar Defense Services and head of the Union Solidarity and Development Association. In March 2011 he officially stepped down as head of state in favour of his hand-picked successor, Thein Sein, and as head of the Armed Forces, being replaced by general Min Aung Hlaing. He continues to retain great power in the military.

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Events on 1933

3 Feb

Third Reich
Adolf Hitler announces that the expansion of Lebensraum into Eastern Europe, and its ruthless Germanisation, are the ultimate geopolitical objectives of Third Reich foreign policy.
5 Jun

Gold standard
The U.S. Congress abrogates the United States' use of the gold standard by enacting a joint resolution (48 Stat. 112) nullifying the right of creditors to demand payment in gold.
14 Jul

Nazi Party
Gleichschaltung: In Germany, all political parties are outlawed except the Nazi Party.
19 Oct

League of Nations
Germany withdraws from the League of Nations.
8 Nov

New Deal
Great Depression: New Deal: US President Franklin D. Roosevelt unveils the Civil Works Administration, an organization designed to create jobs for more than 4 million unemployed.

Births on February 2

Than Shwe

Born on February 2, 1933

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Events on 1933

Third Reich

Gold standard

Nazi Party

League of Nations

New Deal