Page 6: Historical Events In January - 24

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

1935  On January - 24 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  On this day in history 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  British troops march into Abyssinia on January - 24.   

1941  On this day in history the birth of Neil Diamond, American singer/songwriter   

1942  On this day in history 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 January - 24.   

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

1943  Hitler orders nazi troops at Stalingrad to fight to death on this day in history.   

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

1943  On January - 24 john Burns, English minister of Local Government (1905-14), dies   

1944  On January - 24 allied troops occupy Nettuno Italy   

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

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 January - 24.   

1947  NFL adds 5th official (back judge) & allows sudden death in playoffs on January - 24.   

1947  On January - 24 felix Timmermans, writer/painter (Gift from St Nicholas), dies at 60   

1948  Australia all out 674 vs India (Bradman 201, Hassett 198*) on January - 24.   

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 this day in history.   

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

1949  John (Adam) Belushicomedian Second City improvisational troupe, original cast Saturday Night Live was born on this day in history.   

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  On this day in history jackie Robinson signs highest contract ($35,000) in Dodger history   

1950  On January - 24 bull Montana, actor (Son of Sheik), dies at 62   

1951  On January - 24 dutch government Drees-van Schaik resigns   

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

1952  Fire in main building of French Port Martin Antarctic base on January - 24.   

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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  John Vanbrugh, London, dramatist/architect (baptized) was born on January - 24.   

1670  On January - 24 birth of william Congreve, English playwright (d. 1729)   

1674  On January - 24 birth of thomas Tanner, English bishop (d. 1735)   

1679  Christian von Wolff, German philosopher was born on January - 24.   

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  Death of Ali ibn Abu Talib, kalief of Islam (656-61), murdered on this day in history.   

0772  Stefanus III/IV, pope (768-72), dies on this day in history.   

0817  On January - 24 stefanus IV, pope (816-17), dies   

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

1336  Alfonso IV, the Benignant, king of Aragon (1327-36), dies at 36 on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.