Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Ainley, British actor (Doctor Who), born in Stanmore, Middlesex (d. 2004)
- Atholl Mckinnon, South African cricket spin bowler (8 Tests, 26 wickets), born in Port Elizabeth, Cape Province, South Africa (d. 1983)
- Vasily Aksyonov, Soviet-Russian novelist (The Burn), born in Kazan, Soviet Union (d. 2009)
Famous Deaths
- Emille-Louis-Victor Mathieu, composer, dies at 87
- Paul Keller, German writer (Vergrabenes Gut), dies at 59
- Tadeusz Joteyko, composer, dies at 60
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights
About August 20, 1932
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo