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 January - 24.   

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  Benny Goodman & orch record "Stompin' at the Savoy" on Victor Records on this day in history.   

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

1939  On January - 24 spanish government moves to Figueras   

1940  On this day in history the Naval Secretary notifies Secretary of War Henry Stimson, "Hostilities would be initiated by a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor."   

1940  On this day in history emile van Bosch, revue/operetta-artist, dies at 52   

1941  On this day in history british troops march into Abyssinia   

1941  On January - 24 the birth of Neil Diamond, American singer/songwriter   

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  In Ottawa Wartime Prices and Trade Board rations sugar to 3/4 lb per person per week; cut to 1/2 lb on January - 24.   

1942  Musical "Star & Garter," premieres in NYC on this day in history.   

1943  On this day in history hitler orders nazi troops at Stalingrad to fight to death   

1943  Jewish patients/nurses/doctors incinerated at Auschwitz-Birkenau on January - 24.   

1943  John Burns, English minister of Local Government (1905-14), dies on this day in history.   

1944  Allied troops occupy Nettuno Italy on January - 24.   

1945  Scottish 52nd Lowland division occupies Heinsberg on January - 24.   

1946  Canada is appointed to the UN Atomic Energy Commission, set up to control and promote the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes on this day in history.   

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  Australia all out 674 vs India (Bradman 201, Hassett 198*) on January - 24.   

1948  Dutch Liberal Party forms-People's party for Freedom &Democracy (VVD) on January - 24.   

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 January - 24 "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 January - 24 the birth of John Belushi, American actor   

1949  On January - 24 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 January - 24.   

1950  Bull Montana, actor (Son of Sheik), dies at 62 on this day in history.   

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

1951  Dutch govt Drees-van Schaik resigns on January - 24.   

1952  On this day in history fire in main building of French Port Martin Antarctic base   

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1287  Richard Aungerville, English bishop (d. 1345) was born on this day in history.   

1444  Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan (d. 1476) was born on this day in history.   

1638  On January - 24 birth of charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset, English poet (d. 1706)   

1664  John Vanbrugh, London, dramatist/architect (baptized) was born on this day in history.   

1670  On this day in history birth of william Congreve, English playwright (d. 1729)   

1674  Thomas Tanner, English bishop (d. 1735) was born on January - 24.   

1679  Christian von Wolff, German philosopher was born on this day in history.   

1705  Farinelli, [Carlo Broschi], Andria Italy, castrato was born on January - 24.   

0041  Death of Caligula, [G C Germanicus], Roman emperor (37-41), assassinated at 28 on this day in history.   

0661  Death of Ali ibn Abu Talib, kalief of Islam (656-61), murdered on January - 24.   

0772  Stefanus III/IV, pope (768-72), dies on January - 24.   

0817  Stefanus IV, pope (816-17), dies on January - 24.   

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 this day in history.