What Happened on May 2, 1932

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)
Born in 1932
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