What Happened on July 23, 1932

Famous Deaths

  • Alberto Santos-Dumont, Brazilian balloonist, airship builder, and aviator (1st plane flight in Europe), dies by suicide at 59
  • Frank Rankin, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame rover (Toronto Eatons, Toronto St. Michael's Majors) and coach (Toronto Granites-Canada Olympic gold 1924), dies at 41
  • Tenby Davies, Welsh athlete (world half-mile professional champion 1909), dies at 48
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights

About July 23, 1932

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo