What Happened on January 14, 1932

Historical Events

  • 1st totalisator (to record racetrack bets) in US installed, Hialeah

Jockey Arcaro Wins 1st Race

Racing Hall of Fame jockey Eddie Arcaro wins his 1st race at Agua Caliente racetrack in Tijuana, Mexico - aged 16 years

Famous Birthdays

  • Don Garlits, American racing driver (1st drag racer over 200mph for 1/4 mile), born in Tampa, Florida
  • Grady Tate, American jazz drummer (Oliver Nelson, Lalo Schifrin, Quincy Jones, Jimmy Smith), and singer, born in Durham, North Carolina (d. 2017) [1]
  • Harriet Andersson, Swedish actress (Cries & Whispers), born in Stockholm, Sweden
  • Ian Wooldridge, British sports journalist (Daily Mail; British Sportswriter of the Year 1972, 74, 81, 89) and broadcaster (BBC), born in New Milton, England (d. 2007)
  • Tony DeMarco, American boxer (NBA, NYSAC, The Ring welterweight titles 1955), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 2021)

About January 14, 1932

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

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