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 this day in history.   

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

1936  Benny Goodman &orchestra record "Stompin' at the Savoy" on Victor Records on this day in history.   

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  Spanish government moves to Figueras on this day in history.   

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

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 this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

1942  On this day in history musical "Star & Garter," premieres in NYC   

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  Scottish 52nd Lowland division occupies Heinsberg on this day in history.   

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  On January - 24 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  On January - 24 dutch Liberal Party forms-People's party for Freedom &Democracy (VVD)   

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  On January - 24 "Music in My Heart" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 124 perfs   

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  John (Adam) Belushicomedian: Second City improvisational troupe, original cast: Saturday Night Live was born on January - 24.   

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 this day in history.   

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

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1287  On this day in history birth of richard Aungerville, English bishop (d. 1345)   

1444  On January - 24 birth of galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan (d. 1476)   

1638  Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset, English poet (d. 1706) was born on January - 24.   

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

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

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

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

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

1125  Death of David IV of Georgia (b. 1073) on this day in history.   

1336  Alfonso IV, the Benignant, king of Aragon (1327-36), dies at 36 on January - 24.   

1366  Death of Alfonso IV of Aragon (b. 1299) on this day in history.   

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