What Happened on February 14, 1932

Historical Events

  • The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show debuts on CBS radio, airing there until 1937, moving to NBC until 1949, and returning to CBS in 1949, before moving to television

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexander Kluge, German author and film director (Yesterday Girl), born in Halberstadt, Province of Saxony
  • Banjo Matthews, American auto racing constructor (72% of winning cars in top NASCAR division 1974-85; 262 wins in 362 Cup races), born in Akron, Ohio (d. 1996)
  • Jack Hibbert, British economic statistician (Central Statistical Office, 1960-92, as director, 1985-92), born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England (d. 2005)
  • Jocelyn Stevens, British media publisher and executive (Queen magazine), and administrator (Royal College of Art, 1984-92; English Heritage. 1992-2000), born in Marylebone, London, England (d. 2014)
  • Leo Thorsness, American Vietnam War pilot (Medal of Honor), born in Walnut Grove, Minnesota (d. 2017)
  • Michael Ball, Bishop (Truro)
  • Peter Ball, British Church of England clergyman (Bishop of Gloucester. 1992-93; Bishop of Lewes, 1977-92), and convicted sex offender, born in West Sussex, England (d. 2019)

About February 14, 1932

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

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