What Happened on December 7, 1932

Historical Events

  • 1st gyro-stabilized vessel to cross Atlantic arrives in NY

Famous Birthdays

Ellen Burstyn (91 years old)

American Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning actress (The Exorcist; Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore; Requiem for a Dream), born in Detroit, Michigan

  • François Lafortune Jr., Belgian rifle shooter (7 x Olympic Games 1952-1976, 50m Rifle, Prone Position), born in Visé, Belgium (d. 2020)
  • Gerard van den Berg, Dutch TV host (Like Father, Like Son), born in Vlaardingen, Netherlands (d. 2009)
  • Paul Caponigro, American photographer, primarily of landscapes, born in Boston, Massachusetts

About December 7, 1932

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 4 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

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