What Happened on June 4, 1932

Historical Events

  • 64th Belmont: Tom Malley aboard Faireno wins in 2:32.8
  • Chilean coup led by Colonel Marmaduke Grove against President Juan Esteban Montero
  • Edouard Herriot becomes Premier of France
1932 History

Famous Birthdays

  • John Drew Barrymore, American actor (Pantomine Quiz), born in Beverly Hills, California (d. 2004)
  • John McNamara, American MLB manager (American League Manager of the Year 1986; Boston Red Sox), born in Sacramento, California (d. 2020)
  • Maurice Shadbolt, New Zealand writer (Season of the Jew), born in Auckland, New Zealand (d. 2004)
  • Oliver Nelson, American jazz composer and arranger (The Blues and the Abstract Truth), born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 1975)
Born in 1932

About June 4, 1932

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

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