Births on September 5

Carol Lawrence

Born on September 5, 1932

Carol Lawrence, American actress and singer

Carol Lawrence (born Carolina Maria Laraia; September 5, 1932) is an American actress, appearing in musical theatre and on television. She is known for creating the role of Maria on Broadway in the musical West Side Story (1957), receiving a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She appeared at The Muny, St. Louis, in several musicals, including Funny Girl. She also appeared in many television dramas, including Rawhide and Murder She Wrote. She was married to fellow performer Robert Goulet.

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Events on 1932

3 Jan

United Fruit Company
Martial law is declared in Honduras to stop a revolt by banana workers fired by the United Fruit Company.
18 Feb

Manchuria
The Empire of Japan declares a puppet state of Manzhouguo (the obsolete Chinese name for Manchuria) independent from the Republic of China and installed former Chinese Emperor Aisin Gioro Puyi as Chief Executive of the State.
1 Mar

Lindbergh kidnapping
Charles Lindbergh's son is reportedly kidnapped.
4 May

Al Capone
In Atlanta, mobster Al Capone begins serving an eleven-year prison sentence for tax evasion.
20 Jul

Paul von Hindenburg
In the Preußenschlag ("Prussian coup"), German President Paul von Hindenburg dissolves the government of Prussia

Births on September 5

Carol Lawrence

Born on September 5, 1932

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Events on 1932

United Fruit Company

Manchuria

Lindbergh kidnapping

Al Capone

Paul von Hindenburg