Historical Events
- French liner Normandie is launched
Famous Birthdays
- Dick Garmaker, American basketball guard (NBA All Star 1957-60; Minneapolis Lakers), born in Hibbing, Minnesota (d. 2020)
- Ted Nash, American rower (Olympic gold coxless four 1960), born in Melrose, Massachusetts (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Babinski, Polish-French neurologist (Babinski reflex), dies at 74
1932 Highlights
About October 29, 1932
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio