What Happened in Aug 1934

Adolf Hitler becomes Führer of Germany

After President Hindenburg died on August 2, 1934, Hitler replaced the offices of chancellor and president with a single dictatorial position by... Read more

Death of Paul von Hindenburg

Hindenburg remained in office until his death at the age of 86 from lung cancer at his home in Neudeck, East Prussia on 2 August 1934 (exactly two... Read more

First Prisoners Arrive at Alcatraz Prison (Likely Including Al Capone)

On August 11, 1934, a group of federal prisoners arrived at Alcatraz Island, a twenty-two-acre rock outcropping one-and-one-half miles offshore in... Read more

US Ends Occupation of Haiti, but Retains Control of Its External Finances

In 1930, Sténio Vincent, a long-time critic of the occupation, was elected President. By 1930, President Herbert Hoover had become concerned... Read more

First All-American Soap Box Derby is Held

In the wake of the first car races, local kid auto races took place in the US at a very early stage. In 1914 the motion picture Kid Auto Races at... Read more

"The Count Of Monte Cristo" Is Released

The Count of Monte Cristo is a 1934 film adaptation of Alexandre Dumas, père's novel The Count of Monte Cristo. It was directed by Rowland V. Lee... Read more