What Happened on August 21, 1932

Historical Events

Baseball Record

Cleveland Indians pitcher Wes Ferrell first to win 20 games in each of his 1st 4 seasons

Famous Birthdays

Melvin Van Peebles (1932-2021)

American stage and screen actor, director (Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song; Sophisticated Gent), composer, and novelist, born in Chicago, Illinois

Famous Deaths

  • Frederick Corder, British composer (The Nabob's Pickle), dies at 80
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights

About August 21, 1932

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

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