Historical Events In January - 24

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

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

1935  On this day in history 1st canned beer, "Krueger Cream Ale," is sold by Kruger Brewing Co   

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

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

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

1941  On January - 24 british troops march into Abyssinia   

1941  The birth of Neil Diamond, American singer/songwriter on this day in history.   

1942  On January - 24 battle of Makassar Strait, destroyer attack on Japanese convoy in first surface action in the Pacific during World War II   

1942  In Ottawa Wartime Prices and Trade Board rations sugar to 3/4 lb per person per week; cut to 1/2 lb on this day in history.   

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 this day in history jewish patients/nurses/doctors incinerated at Auschwitz-Birkenau   

1943  John Burns, English minister of Local Government (1905-14), dies on January - 24.   

1944  Allied troops occupy Nettuno Italy on January - 24.   

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

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

1947  On January - 24 nFL adds 5th official (back judge) & allows sudden death in playoffs   

1947  On this day in history felix Timmermans, writer/painter (Gift from St Nicholas), dies at 60   

1948  On this day in history australia all out 674 vs India (Bradman 201, Hassett 198*)   

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

1948  On January - 24 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.   

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

1949  On this day in history 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  Bull Montana, actor (Son of Sheik), dies at 62 on this day in history.   

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

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

1952  On January - 24 fire in main building of French Port Martin Antarctic base   

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1287  On January - 24 birth of richard Aungerville, English bishop (d. 1345)   

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

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

1664  On this day in history birth of john Vanbrugh, London, dramatist/architect (baptized)   

1670  William Congreve, English playwright (d. 1729) was born on January - 24.   

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

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

1705  On January - 24 birth of farinelli, [Carlo Broschi], Andria Italy, castrato   

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

0661  On January - 24 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  Death of David IV of Georgia (b. 1073) on January - 24.   

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

1366  On January - 24 death of alfonso IV of Aragon (b. 1299)   

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