Historical Events In January - 24
Friday, 26 April 2024
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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