What Happened on February 2, 1932

Historical Events

  • Australian spin bowler Clarrie Grimmett takes 14 wickets v South Africa (7-116 & 7-83)
  • Geneva disarmament conference begins with 60 countries
  • Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) organized in the US to provide financial support to state and local governments and to make loans to banks, railroads, mortgage associations and other businesses

Famous Birthdays

  • Robert Mandan, American actor best known for his role as Chester Tate in US sitcom "Soap", born in Clever, Missouri (d. 2018)

Famous Deaths

  • Agha Petros, Assyrian nationalist leader and military commander during WWI, dies at 51
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights

About February 2, 1932

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius