Historical Events
Film Premiere
"Grand Hotel" directed by Edmund Goulding and starring Greta Garbo and John Barrymore premieres in New York, includes the line "I want to be alone" (Best Picture/Production 1932)
- Emmanuel Chabriers & Balanchines ballet premieres in Monte Carlo
Famous Birthdays
- Dennis Banks, American activist (leader of the American Indian Movement), born in Leech Lake Indian Reservation, Minnesota (d. 2017)
- Henri Lazarof, Bulgarian composer, born in Sofia, Bulgaria (d. 2013)
- Jack Gelber, American playwright (The Connection, Apple), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2003)
- Lakshman Kadirgamar, Sri Lankan politician (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka), born in Colombo, British Ceylon (d. 2005)
- Tiny Tim [Herbert Khaury], American singer and ukulele player ("Tiptoe Through The Tulips"), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 1996)
About April 12, 1932
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
