What Happened on April 19, 1932

Historical Events

Bonnie Parker Captured

Bonnie Parker is captured in a failed hardware store burglary, and subsequently jailed; a grand jury fails to indict her, however, and she is released a few months later

Hoover's Five-Day Week

US President Herbert Hoover suggests five-day work week


Famous Birthdays

  • Andrea Mead-Lawrence, American alpine skier (Olympic gold slalom, giant slalom 1952), born in Rutland, Vermont (d. 2009)

Fernando Botero (1932-2023)

Colombian figurative artist and sculptor known for depicting people in exaggerated large sizes, born in Medellín, Colombia [1]


Famous Deaths

  • Władysław Rzepko, Polish composer, dies at 77
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights

About April 19, 1932

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 92 years and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries