What Happened on January 21, 1932

Historical Events

  • USSR and Finland stop non-attack treaty

Famous Birthdays

  • Boris Shakhlin, Russian gymnast (Olympic gold, 1956, 1960, 1964; World Champion, 1958; European Champion, 1955), born in Ishim, Russia, USSR (d. 2008)
  • Don Donoher, American College Basketball HOF coach (University of Dayton 1964-89), born in Toledo, Ohio (d. 2024)
  • John Chaney, American Basketball Hall of Fame college coach (Cheyney University, Temple University), born in Jacksonville, Florida (d. 2021)

Famous Deaths

  • Lytton Strachey, English biographer and critic (Benson Medal 1923), dies at 51
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights

About January 21, 1932

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

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