Famous Birthdays
- Gundaris Poné, Latvian-American violinist, composer, and educator (NYU-New Paltz, 1964-94), born in Riga, Latvia (d. 1994)
- Paul Anderson, American light super heavyweight lifter (Olympic gold 1956)
- William J. Hughes, American politician and diplomat (Rep-D-New Jersey, 1975-95), born in Salem, New Jersey (d. 2019)
Famous Deaths
- Jane Poupelet, French sculptor and graphic artist (la bande à Schnegg), dies at 58
1932 Highlights
About October 17, 1932
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
