What Happened on March 1, 1932

Historical Events

  • 12 pro-independence revolutionaries captured in and around Chittagong in Bengal province, British India are sentenced to deportation for life, two to three-year prison terms with the remaining 32 being acquitted.

Lindbergh kidnapping

The "Lindbergh kidnapping", 20 month old son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh kidnapped from home in East Amwell, New Jersey, found dead 12 May

Famous Birthdays

  • Jacques Leduc, Belgian composer, born in Jette (d. 2016)

Famous Deaths

  • Dino Campana, Italian poet (Canti Orfici), dies at 46
  • Frank Teschemacher, American jazz clarinetist and alto-saxophonist, killed in a car accident at 25
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights

About March 1, 1932

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

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