Historical Events
Radio Premiere
American comedian Jack Benny's 1st radio show premieres (NBC Blue Network)
Event of Interest
Pulitzer Prize for Literature awarded to novelist Pearl S. Buck (The Good Earth), the first American woman to win
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Glover, American actor (Diamonds are Forever), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Kees de Galan, Dutch economist, born in Zaandam, Netherlands (d. 1987)
- Malcolm Lipkin, English composer, born in Liverpool, England (d. 2017)
- Maury Allen, American sportswriter and columnist (New York Post), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2010)
1932 Highlights
About May 2, 1932
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus