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What Happened on July 2, 1932

Historical Events

Hagen Wins 5th Western Open

American golfer Walter Hagen wins his 5th and last Western Open in Cleveland, 16 years after he won his first

First Nomination Acceptance Speech

FDR makes 1st presidential nominating conventional acceptance speech

Wimbledon Men's Championship

Wimbledon Men's Tennis: American Ellsworth Vines beats hometown favourite Bunny Austin 6-4, 6-2, 6-0 for his only Wimbledon title


Famous Birthdays

  • Dave Thomas, American businessman who founded Wendy's Restaurants, born in Atlantic City, New Jersey (d. 2002)
  • Kenneth McMillan, American actor (Malone, Concrete Beat), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1989)

Famous Weddings

Jean Harlow

Platinum blonde screen goddess Jean Harlow (21) weds MGM producer Paul Bern (42)

Famous Deaths

  • Manuel II, last King of Portugal (1908-10), dies at 43
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights

About July 2, 1932

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 92 years and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer