What Happened on May 16, 1932

Historical Events

  • Yanks 4th straight shutout to equal record set by Cleveland & Boston

Famous Birthdays

  • (Isaac) "Redd" Holt, American jazz and soul drummer (Ramsey Lewis Trio, 1956-66 - "The In Crowd"; Young-Holt Unlimited - "Soulful Strut"), born in Rosedale, Mississippi (d. 2023)
Born in 1932

Famous Deaths

  • Ki Imukai, premier of Japan (1931-32), murdered
  • William Pember Reeves, politician/poet, dies
1932 Highlights

About May 16, 1932

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

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