What Happened on November 8, 1932

Historical Events

Election of Interest

Amidst the Great Depression, Democrat candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt is elected President of the United States, defeating Republican incumbent Herbert Hoover

32nd US President Franklin D. Roosevelt — 32nd US President
Franklin D. Roosevelt

31st US President Herbert Hoover — 31st US President
Herbert Hoover

Famous Birthdays

Ben Bova, American sci-fi author (Exiled from Earth), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Richard E. Lawyer, American astronaut, born in Los Angeles, California
Stephane Audran, French actress (Just Before Nightfall), born in Versailles, France (d. 2018)

1932 Highlights