Historical Events
- American speed skater Jack Shea wins the 1,500m at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics; clinches sprint double after also taking out the 500m
Famous Birthdays
- Cesare Maldini, Italian footballer, 1954-67 (AC Milan and 2 other teams), and manager, 1967-1999 (6 teams), born in Trieste, Italy (d. 2016)
Famous Deaths
- Barney Dreyfuss, American Baseball HOF executive (owner Pittsburgh Pirates 1900-32; World Series 1909, 25), dies at 66
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights
About February 5, 1932
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
