Historical Events
Tarzan the Ape Man
"Tarzan the Ape Man" released starring Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller in the first of his 12 Tarzan films
Lindbergh Pays Ransom
Charles Lindbergh turns over $50,000 as ransom for his kidnapped son
Famous Birthdays
- Diane Cilento, Australian actress (Agony & Ecstasy, Wicker Man), born in Brisbane, Queensland (d. 2011)
- Mahmood Hussain, Pakistan cricket swing bowler (27 Tests, 68 wickets; Karachi, Pakistan Universities), born in Lahore, Pakistan (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
- Bill Pickett, American rodeo performer (invented bulldogging), dies after being kicked in the head by a bronco at 61
- Hugo Kaun, German composer, dies at 69
- John Morrill, American baseball first baseman and manager (National League pennant: 1877, 78, 83; Boston Red Caps/Beaneaters), dies of pneumonia at 77
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights
About April 2, 1932
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 92 years and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
