What Happened on June 7, 1932

Historical Events

  • At 47, Brooklyn pitcher Jack Quinn becomes oldest player in MLB history to record an extra-base hit (double) as the Dodgers beat Chicago Cubs, 9-2

Famous Birthdays

  • (Harold) "Tina" Brooks, American hard-bop jazz saxophonist, and composer ("True Blue"), born in Fayetteville, North Carolina (d. 1974)

Famous Deaths

  • Emil Paur, Austrian conductor (Boston Symphony; New York Philharmonic; Pittsburgh Symphony; Berlin State Opera), dies at 76
  • William Williams Keen, American physician (1st American brain surgeon), dies at 95
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights

About June 7, 1932

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

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