What Happened on February 29, 1932

Historical Events

  • Failed coup attempt by fascist Lapua Movement in Finland
  • TIME magazine features eccentric American politician William "Alfalfa" Murray on its cover after Murray stated his intention to run for President of the United States.

Famous Birthdays

  • Gavin Stevens, Australian cricket batsman (4 Tests, HS 28; South Australia), born in Adelaide, Australia
  • Gene Golub, American mathematician (d. 2007)
  • Jaguar [Sérgio Jaguaribe], Brazilian cartoonist, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Masten Gregory, American auto racer (24 Hours of Le Mans 1961, 65 [Jochen Rindt]), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1985)
  • Reri Grist, African-American musical theater and operatic coloratura soprano (West Side Story - "Somewhere"; Zurich Opera, 1962-66; Bayerische Staatsoper, 1965-87; New York Metropolitan Opera, 1966-79), born in New York City

About February 29, 1932

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

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