On this day
January 3, 1932
Revisit the news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.
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Headlines from January 3, 1932
CANADIAN RUGBY TEAM DEPARTS FOR JAPAN; Squad of 26 Players Sails From Vancouver -- Officials of the Dominion Union in Party.
Four Soviet Rail Workers Sentenced to Die; Drastic Shake-Up Ordered to End 'Bungling'
4 workers, found responsible for wreck, sentenced to die
THE NEEDIEST CASES.
In "The Travels of Marco Polo," which has been this year newly translated, this story as told by the famous traveler is brought freshly to mind:
T.C. Young Drowned in Auto at Lido Beach; Paramount Executive Drove Off Bulwark
Young, T C, drowned in auto
Notable Births
1932Dabney Coleman, American actor (died 2024)[†]
Dabney Wharton Coleman was an American actor. He was recognized for his roles portraying egomaniacal and unlikeable characters in comedic performances. Throughout his career, he appeared in over 175 films and television programs and received awards for both comedic and dramatic performances.

1932Eeles Landström, Finnish pole vaulter and politician (died 2022)[†]
Eeles Enok Landström was a Finnish pole vaulter, a member of the Finnish parliament, and a business executive. He won two European titles, in 1954 and 1958, and competed at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics, winning a bronze medal in 1960 and finishing seventh in 1956. Landström also placed 14th in the decathlon at the 1952 games and was selected as the Olympic flag bearer for Finland in 1956 and 1960.