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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in December 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 December 1932: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of December 1932?


Events

  • 02 Dec 1932 Adventures of Charlie Chan first heard on NBC-Blue radio network.
  • 05 Dec 1932 German-born Swiss physicist Albert Einstein is granted an American visa.
  • 07 Dec 1932 First gyro-stabilized vessel to cross the Atlantic arrives in New York, USA.
  • 10 Dec 1932 King Rama VII (Prajadhipok) grants Thailand a constitution.
  • 12 Dec 1932 S N Behrmans Biography, premieres in New York City
  • 14 Dec 1932 French government of Edouard Herriot falls.
  • 16 Dec 1932 Heavy earthquake ravages Kansu, China, 70,000 killed.
  • 18 Dec 1932 Chicago Bears beat Portsmouth Spartans 9-0 in 1st NFL playoff game
  • 19 Dec 1932 British Broadcasting Corp begins transmitting overseas.
  • 20 Dec 1932 Queensland all out 74 versus Victoria, Bert Ironmonger (age 50) 7-13.
  • 21 Dec 1932 Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, 1st joint movie
  • 24 Dec 1932 Arturo Alessandri wins presidental election in Chile.
  • 25 Dec 1932 During King George V Christmas dinner speech, his chair collapes.
  • 26 Dec 1932 Earthquake kills 70,000 in Kansu, China.
  • 27 Dec 1932 Radio City Music Hall theater opens in New York City, New York.

Famous Birthday

  • Little Richard

    American musician and minister alternately, the self-styled King of rock'n'roll.

  • French criminal, best known for being the mastermind of the "heist of the century" took place at the Société Générale bank of Nice on 16...

  • Ellen Burstyn

    American film and theater actress who was on-screen from 1964, making her TV debut in 1972.

  • French cabaret singer, author and composer, best known for participating in the Eurovision Contests on behalf of Monaco (1960 and 62).

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Famous Deaths

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in December 1932?
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Top #4 songs in the USA

  1. - Willow Weep for Me
  2. - I've Told Ev'ry Little Star
  3. - Play, Fiddle, Play
  4. - Here it is Monday

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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Island of Lost Souls

Island of Lost Souls

Release year: 1932

Directed by: Erle C. Kenton

Starring: Charles Laughton, Bela Lugosi, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams

Country: United States of America

The Mummy

The Mummy

Release year: 1932

Directed by: Karl Freund

Starring: Boris Karloff, Zita Johann, David Manners, Arthur Byron

Country: United States of America

The Bitter Tea of General Yen

The Bitter Tea of General Yen

Release year: 1932

Directed by: Frank Capra

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, Toshia Mori, Walter Connolly

Country: United States of America

20,000 Years in Sing Sing

20,000 Years in Sing Sing

Release year: 1932

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis, Arthur Byron, Lyle Talbot

Me and My Gal

Me and My Gal

Release year: 1932

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Marion Burns, George Walsh