What Happened on January 15, 1932

Historical Events

  • Record snowfall of 2 inches in city of Los Angeles, California

Famous Birthdays

  • Dean Smith, American athlete (Olympic gold 4x100m relay 1952) and actor, rodeo cowboy and stuntman, born in Emporia, Kansas (d. 2023)
  • Enrique Raxach, Spanish-Dutch contemporary classical and electro-acoustic composer (Pequeña Cantata; Equinoxial), born in Barcelona, Spain
  • Lou Jones, American athlete (Olympic gold 4x400m relay 1956), born in New Rochelle, New York (d. 2006)

Famous Deaths

  • Georg Kerschensteiner, German educational theorist (Theorie der Bildungsorganisation), dies at 77
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights

About January 15, 1932

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

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