What Happened on November 29, 1932

Historical Events

Gay Divorcee

Cole Porter's musical "Gay Divorcee" opens at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, NYC, later transferred to the Schubert Theater; runs for 248 performances

  • France & USSR sign non-aggression pact

Famous Birthdays

  • Antoine Tisné, French composer, born in Lourdes, France (d. 1998)

Jacques Chirac (1932-2019)

President of France (1995-2007) and Prime Minister of France (1974-76, 1986-88), born in Paris, France

  • John Anthony Kaiser, American Roman Catholic priest, born in Perham, Minnesota (d. 2000)
  • John Gary [Strader], American singer (Cold), born in Watertown, New York (d. 1998)
  • Stephen A. DiMauro, American thoroughbred racing jockey, trainer, breeder and owner (Eclipse Award 1975; Lady Pitt, Dearly Precious, Nassipour, Wajima), born in Camden, New Jersey (d. 2020)

About November 29, 1932

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

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