Historical Events In January - 24
Saturday, 07 September 2024
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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