What happened on 8 August 1932?

Discover what happened on 8 August 1932 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Jaroslav Gallat
  • Georg Kleinfeller (German jurist)
  • Victor Point (French explorer (1902-1932))
  • Giovanni Bovi (Italian politician and mayor (1856–1932))
  • David Stuart Rose (American mayor)
  • James F. Burke (American politician (1867-1932) from Pennsylvania)
  • Steve Bellán (Major League Baseball player (1849-1932))
  • Bortolo Scarmagnan
  • Willem Gordon (Royal Netherlands Navy personel)