Historical Events
Max Schmeling vs Jack Sharkey
German champion Max Schmeling loses NYSAC, NBA and lineal heavyweight boxing titles in controversial split points decision to American Jack Sharkey in NYC, New York
Famous Birthdays
- (Boris) "Lalo" Schifrin, Argentine-American jazz pianist and composer (Mission Impossible; Caveman), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Bernard Ingham, British journalist and press secretary for PM Margaret Thatcher, born in Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom (d. 2023) [1]
- Jamil Nasser [George Joyner], American jazz double and electric bassist, and tuba player (Ahmad Jamal Trio), born in Memphis, Tennessee (d. 2010)
- O. C Smith, American jazz singer ("Little Green Apples"), born in Mansfield, Louisiana (d. 2001)
Famous Deaths
- (Marshall) "Major" Taylor, American track cyclist (first African-American world champion; 1899 World Track C'ships), dies from a heart attack at 53
- Alexander Winton, Scottish-American automotive pioneer, designed and sold 1st gasoline automobile in America, dies at 72 [1]
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights
About June 21, 1932
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
