What Happened on February 15, 1932

Historical Events

  • American brothers Hubert and Curtis Stevens beat the 8-nation field to win the 2-man bobsleigh gold medal at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics

Olympic Gold

As a member of gold medal winning US 4-man bobsleigh team at Lake Placid, Eddie Eagan (boxing gold Antwerp 1920) becomes only Olympian to win gold medals at both summer & winter Games in different sports

  • Australia beat South Africa in cricket by an innings in 5 hrs 53 min playing time
  • George Burns & Gracie Allen debut as regulars on the "Guy Lombardo Show"
  • III Winter Olympic Games close at Lake Placid, New York

There's Always Juliet

John Van Druten's play "There's Always Juliet" premieres in NYC


Famous Birthdays

  • Adrian Swire, British aircraft magnate (Cathay Pacific), born in Marylebone, London, England (d. 2018)

Famous Deaths

  • Minnie Maddern Fiske, American actress (Henrik Ibsen's plays), dies at 66
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights

About February 15, 1932

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

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