What Happened on January 12, 1932

Historical Events

  • Hattie W Caraway elected 1st woman senator (D-Ark)
  • Philip Barry's play "The Animal Kingdom" premieres in NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • Alain Teister, Dutch writer, born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 1979)
  • Des O'Connor, British television presenter, singer and comedian, born in Stepney, London (d. 2020)
  • John Berg, American art director (Columbia Records, 1961-85), winner of 4 Grammy Awards for album art, born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2015)

About January 12, 1932

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

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