Historical Events
Discovery of the Positron
Carl David Anderson discovers and photographs a positron, the first known antiparticle
Famous Birthdays
- Lamar Hunt, American sports executive and NFL owner (KC Chiefs), born in El Dorado, Arkansas (d. 2006)
- Leo Boivin, Canadian Hockey HOF defenceman (Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs) and coach (St. Louis Blues), born in Prescott, Ontario (d. 2021)
- Marvin David Levy, American composer (Mourning Becomes Electra), born in Passaic, New Jersey (d. 2015)
Peter O'Toole (1932-2013)
Irish actor (Lord Jim, Beckett, Lawrence of Arabia), born in Leeds
Famous Deaths
- Dan Brouthers, American Baseball HOF first baseman (first great MLB slugger; 4×NL batting champion; Buffalo Bisons, Detroit Wolverines, Boston Beaneaters, Brooklyn Grooms), dies at 74
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights
About August 2, 1932
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
