1932
Ze'ev Schiff, French-Israeli journalist and author (died 2007)
Ze'ev Schiff was an Israeli journalist and military correspondent for Haaretz.
Ze'ev Schiff, French-Israeli journalist and author (died 2007)
The 1930s
Explore 2813 historical events from 1930–1939.
1932
Dave Thomas, American businessman and philanthropist, founded Wendy's (died 2002)
Rex David Thomas was an American businessman, philanthropist, and fast-food tycoon who was the founder and chief executive officer of Wendy's, a fast-food restaurant chain speciali…
Dave Thomas, American businessman and philanthropist, founded Wendy's (died 2002)
1932
Richard Mellon Scaife, American businessman (died 2014)
Richard Mellon Scaife was an American billionaire, a principal heir to the Mellon banking, oil, and aluminum fortune, and the owner and publisher of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. …
Richard Mellon Scaife, American businessman (died 2014)
1932
Aurèle Vandendriessche, Belgian runner (died 2023)
Aurèle Vandendriessche was a Belgian marathon runner, who won silver medals at the 1962 and 1966 European Championships. He competed at the 1956, 1960, and 1964 Summer Olympics wit…
Aurèle Vandendriessche, Belgian runner (died 2023)
1932
Gyula Horn, Hungarian politician, 37th Prime Minister of Hungary (died 2013)
Gyula János Horn was a Hungarian politician who was the Prime Minister of Hungary from 1994 to 1998.
Gyula Horn, Hungarian politician, 37th Prime Minister of Hungary (died 2013)
1932
Herman Hertzberger, Dutch architect and academic
Herman Hertzberger is a Dutch architect, and a professor emeritus of the Delft University of Technology. In 2012 he received the Royal Gold Medal of the Royal Institute of British …
Herman Hertzberger, Dutch architect and academic
1932
T. J. Bass, American physician and author (died 2011)
Thomas J. Bassler was an American science fiction author and physician.
T. J. Bass, American physician and author (died 2011)
1932
Amitzur Shapira, Israeli sprinter and long jumper (died 1972)
Amitzur Shapira was an Israeli sprinter and long jumper. He was head coach for the Israeli track and field team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. He was killed in the…
Amitzur Shapira, Israeli sprinter and long jumper (died 1972)
1932
Carlo Maria Abate, Italian race car driver (died 2019)
Carlo Maria Abate was an Italian auto racing driver. He was one of the best Ferrari 250 GTO specialists. Abate preferred to be addressed as "Carlo Mario Abate" instead of his chris…
Carlo Maria Abate, Italian race car driver (died 2019)
1932
Neile Adams, Filipino-American actress, singer and dancer
Maria Ruby Neilam Arrastia y Salvador, known as Neile Adams, is a Filipina-American actress, singer, and dancer who made more than 20 appearances in films and television series bet…
Neile Adams, Filipino-American actress, singer and dancer
1932
Manfred Preußger, German athlete
Manfred Preußger is a retired East German athlete. He competed in the men's pole vault at the 1956, 1960 and the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Manfred Preußger, German athlete
1932
Victor Navasky, American journalist, author and publisher of The Nation (died 2023)
Victor Saul Navasky was an American journalist, editor, and author. From 1978 to 1995, he edited the progressive weekly magazine The Nation. From 1995 to 2005, he was the magazine'…
Victor Navasky, American journalist, author and publisher of The Nation (died 2023)
1932
Joe Zawinul, Austrian jazz keyboardist and composer (died 2007)
Josef Erich Zawinul was an Austrian jazz and jazz fusion keyboardist and composer. First coming to prominence with saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, Zawinul went on to play with Mil…
Joe Zawinul, Austrian jazz keyboardist and composer (died 2007)
1932
Donald Rumsfeld, American captain and politician, 13th United States Secretary of Defense (died 2021)
Donald Henry Rumsfeld was an American politician, businessman, naval officer, and diplomat who served as the 13th United States secretary of defense from 1975 to 1977 under Preside…
Donald Rumsfeld, American captain and politician, 13th United States Secretary of Defense (died 2021)
1932
Alex Hassilev, French-born American folk singer and musician (died 2024)
Alex Hassilev was an American folk musician who was one of the founding members of the group The Limeliters. Educated at Harvard and the University of Chicago, he was also an actor…
Alex Hassilev, French-born American folk singer and musician (died 2024)
1932
Jean-Guy Talbot, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2024)
Jean-Guy Talbot was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and coach who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Jean-Guy Talbot, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2024)
1932
Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021)
Monte Hellman was an American film director, producer, writer, and editor. Hellman began his career as an editor's apprentice at ABC TV, and made his directorial debut with the hor…
Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021)
1932
Otis Davis, American sprinter (died 2024)
Otis Crandall Davis was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals for record-breaking performances in the 400 m and 4 × 400 m relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He set a new w…
Otis Davis, American sprinter (died 2024)
1932
Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023)
Hubert Reeves was a French-Canadian astrophysicist and popularizer of science.
Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023)
1932
Per Nørgård, Danish composer and music theorist (died 2025)
Per Nørgård was a Danish composer and music theorist. Though his style varied considerably throughout his career, his music often included repeatedly evolving melodies, in the vein…
Per Nørgård, Danish composer and music theorist (died 2025)
1932
Rosey Grier, American football player and actor
Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier is an American former football player, bodyguard, actor, singer, Protestant minister, fiber artist, and motivational speaker. He played professionally as a …
Rosey Grier, American football player and actor
1932
Del Reeves, American country singer-songwriter (died 2007)
Franklin Delano Reeves was an American country music singer, best known for his "girl-watching" novelty songs of the 1960s including "Girl on the Billboard" and "The Belles of Sout…
Del Reeves, American country singer-songwriter (died 2007)
1932
Ed Litzenberger, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2010)
Edward Charles John "Eddie" Litzenberger was a Canadian ice hockey right winger from Neudorf, Saskatchewan. Litzenberger was "donated" to the Chicago Black Hawks by the Montreal Ca…
Ed Litzenberger, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2010)
1932
John Chilton, English trumpet player and composer (died 2016)
John James Chilton was a British jazz trumpeter and writer. During the 1960s, he also worked with pop bands, including The Swinging Blue Jeans and The Escorts. He won a Grammy Awar…
John Chilton, English trumpet player and composer (died 2016)