Historical Events
Film Release
"Tarzan the Ape Man" released starring Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller in the first of his 12 Tarzan films
Event of Interest
Charles Lindbergh turns over $50,000 as ransom for his kidnapped son
Famous Birthdays
- Mahmood Hussain, Pakistan cricket swing bowler (27 Tests, 68 wickets; Karachi, Pakistan Universities), born in Lahore, Pakistan (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
- Bill Pickett, American rodeo performer (invented bulldogging), dies after being kicked in the head by a bronco at 61
- Hugo Kaun, German composer, dies at 69
- John Morrill, American baseball first baseman and manager (National League pennant: 1877, 78, 83; Boston Red Caps/Beaneaters), dies of pneumonia at 77
About April 2, 1932
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
