What Happened on January 29, 1932

Historical Events

  • Test debut of Bill O'Reilly, vs South Africa at Adelaide

Famous Birthdays

  • Beverly Kenney American jazz singer ("I Hate Rock n' Roll"; "Born To Be Blue"), born in Harrison, New Jersey (d. 1960)
  • Raman Subba Row, English cricket batsman (13 Tests, 3 x 100, HS 137; Surrey CCC, Northamptonshire CCC), born in London (d. 2024)
  • Tommy Taylor, English soccer striker (19 caps; Manchester United 166 games; died Munich air disaster), born in Smithies, West Riding of Yorkshire (d. 1958)

About January 29, 1932

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius