Historical Events In January - 24

1935  On January - 24 canned Beer is sold for the first time, in Virginia (United States)   

1935  The first canned beer, "Krueger Cream Ale," is sold by Kruger Brewing Co in Richmond VA on this day in history.   

1935  On January - 24 1st canned beer, "Krueger Cream Ale," is sold by Kruger Brewing Co   

1936  On January - 24 benny Goodman &orchestra record "Stompin' at the Savoy" on Victor Records   

1936  On January - 24 benny Goodman & orch record "Stompin' at the Savoy" on Victor Records   

1939  30,000 killed by earthquake in Concepcion Chile on January - 24.   

1939  On this day in history spanish government moves to Figueras   

1940  On January - 24 the Naval Secretary notifies Secretary of War Henry Stimson, "Hostilities would be initiated by a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor."   

1940  On January - 24 emile van Bosch, revue/operetta-artist, dies at 52   

1941  On this day in history british troops march into Abyssinia   

1941  The birth of Neil Diamond, American singer/songwriter on January - 24.   

1942  Battle of Makassar Strait, destroyer attack on Japanese convoy in first surface action in the Pacific during World War II on this day in history.   

1942  On January - 24 in Ottawa Wartime Prices and Trade Board rations sugar to 3/4 lb per person per week; cut to 1/2 lb   

1942  Musical "Star & Garter," premieres in NYC on January - 24.   

1943  Hitler orders nazi troops at Stalingrad to fight to death on January - 24.   

1943  On January - 24 jewish patients/nurses/doctors incinerated at Auschwitz-Birkenau   

1943  On this day in history john Burns, English minister of Local Government (1905-14), dies   

1944  Allied troops occupy Nettuno Italy on this day in history.   

1945  On this day in history scottish 52nd Lowland division occupies Heinsberg   

1946  On January - 24 canada is appointed to the UN Atomic Energy Commission, set up to control and promote the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes   

1947  NFL adds 5th official (back judge) & allows sudden death in playoffs on this day in history.   

1947  Felix Timmermans, writer/painter (Gift from St Nicholas), dies at 60 on January - 24.   

1948  On January - 24 australia all out 674 vs India (Bradman 201, Hassett 198*)   

1948  On January - 24 dutch Liberal Party forms-People's party for Freedom &Democracy (VVD)   

1948  In the Philippine Islands a 8.2 earthquake occurred near the southwest coast of Panay. Over $3.5 million property damage was sustained in the islands, and 72 people were killed on January - 24.   

1948  On this day in history "Music in My Heart" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 124 perfs   

1949  On January - 24 john (Adam) Belushicomedian Second City improvisational troupe, original cast Saturday Night Live was born   

1949  On this day in history the birth of John Belushi, American actor   

1949  On this day in history john (Adam) Belushicomedian: Second City improvisational troupe, original cast: Saturday Night Live was born   

1950  Jackie Robinson signs highest contract ($35,000) in Dodger history on this day in history.   

1950  On this day in history bull Montana, actor (Son of Sheik), dies at 62   

1951  Dutch government Drees-van Schaik resigns on this day in history.   

1951  On this day in history dutch govt Drees-van Schaik resigns   

1952  Fire in main building of French Port Martin Antarctic base on this day in history.   

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1287  On this day in history birth of richard Aungerville, English bishop (d. 1345)   

1444  Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan (d. 1476) was born on January - 24.   

1638  Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset, English poet (d. 1706) was born on January - 24.   

1664  On January - 24 birth of john Vanbrugh, London, dramatist/architect (baptized)   

1670  William Congreve, English playwright (d. 1729) was born on this day in history.   

1674  On this day in history birth of thomas Tanner, English bishop (d. 1735)   

1679  On January - 24 birth of christian von Wolff, German philosopher   

1705  On this day in history birth of farinelli, [Carlo Broschi], Andria Italy, castrato   

0041  On this day in history death of caligula, [G C Germanicus], Roman emperor (37-41), assassinated at 28   

0661  On this day in history death of ali ibn Abu Talib, kalief of Islam (656-61), murdered   

0772  On January - 24 stefanus III/IV, pope (768-72), dies   

0817  Stefanus IV, pope (816-17), dies on this day in history.   

1125  On January - 24 death of david IV of Georgia (b. 1073)   

1336  On this day in history alfonso IV, the Benignant, king of Aragon (1327-36), dies at 36   

1366  On this day in history death of alfonso IV of Aragon (b. 1299)   

1376  Death of Richard FitzAlan, 10th Earl of Arundel, English military leader on January - 24.