Born in 1933 (Shōwa 8 / 昭和8年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Rooster — 酉 (とり)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 癸酉
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1933 Events
Politics & Economy
- Japan withdraws from League of Nations - March 27, delegate Matsuoka Yosuke declared withdrawal. International isolation
- Takigawa Incident - Kyoto Imperial University professor’s appointment became issue
- Hitler comes to power - Nazi party seized power in Germany. Dark clouds over world situation
Society & Lifestyle
- Sanriku Earthquake and Tsunami - March 3, M8.1 earthquake and massive tsunami killed over 3,000
- Osaka Shosen “Argentina Maru” launched - Popular luxury liner on South America route
- Go-Stop Incident - Soldier and police officer clashed in Osaka. Military arrogance became issue
- Ginza and Shinjuku develop as modern cities - Cafe culture at peak
- Radio subscriptions exceed 2 million - Grew into national media
Sports & Entertainment
- Futabayama makes makuuchi debut in sumo - Future grand champion made full debut
- All-Japan baseball selection tours America - Played against Babe Ruth
- Film “The Water Magician” released - Mizoguchi Kenji director’s work
- “Tokyo Ondo” extremely popular - Spread nationwide as Bon dance standard
- Takarazuka performs “Flower Anthology” - Revue masterpiece
School Enrollment & Graduation Chart
※ Adjust for gap years, repeating grades, or leave of absence
※ Those born Jan 1 - Apr 1 (early-born) enter school one year earlier