August 1932 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in August 1932.
The US president was Herbert Hoover (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Ramsay MacDonald (Labour), Pope Pius XI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on August 1932: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of August 1932?
Events
- 02 Aug 1932 Charlie Grimm replaces Roger Hornsby as manager of Chicago Cubs.
- 08 Aug 1932 Congress creates Silver Star medal for gallantry.
- 10 Aug 1932 In Archie, Missouri, USA a falling meteoroid strikes a homestead; no injuries.
- 13 Aug 1932 Yankee pitcher Red Ruffing homers andwins game 1-0 in 10 tying
- 14 Aug 1932 10th Olympic Games at Los Angeles closes
- 18 Aug 1932 Auguste Piccard / Max Cosijns reach 16,201m in a balloon
- 19 Aug 1932 46th US Womens Tennis: Helen Jacobs beats Carolin A Babcock
- 21 Aug 1932 Wes Ferrell is 1st to win 20 games in each of his 1st 4 seasons
- 22 Aug 1932 BBS begins experimental regular TV broadcasts
- 24 Aug 1932 1st transcontinental non-stop flight by a woman, Amelia Earhart
- 25 Aug 1932 Amelia Earhart completes transcontinental flight
- 27 Aug 1932 200,000 English textile workers strike
- 29 Aug 1932 International Anti-War Committee forms in Amsterdam
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Movies
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