Page 6: 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  1st canned beer, "Krueger Cream Ale," is sold by Kruger Brewing Co on January - 24.   

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

1936  On this day in history benny Goodman & orch record "Stompin' at the Savoy" on Victor Records   

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

1939  Spanish government moves to Figueras on this day in history.   

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 January - 24.   

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

1942  On January - 24 musical "Star & Garter," premieres in NYC   

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

1943  On January - 24 jewish patients/nurses/doctors incinerated at Auschwitz-Birkenau   

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

1944  On this day in history allied troops occupy Nettuno Italy   

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

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 this day in history nFL adds 5th official (back judge) & allows sudden death in playoffs   

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  Dutch Liberal Party forms-People's party for Freedom &Democracy (VVD) on this day in history.   

1948  On this day in history 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 this day in history "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  The birth of John Belushi, American actor on this day in history.   

1949  John (Adam) Belushicomedian: Second City improvisational troupe, original cast: Saturday Night Live was born on January - 24.   

1950  On this day in history jackie Robinson signs highest contract ($35,000) in Dodger history   

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 January - 24 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  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 this day in history birth of william Congreve, English playwright (d. 1729)   

1674  Thomas Tanner, English bishop (d. 1735) was born on this day in history.   

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

1705  On this day in history birth of farinelli, [Carlo Broschi], Andria Italy, castrato   

0041  Death of Caligula, [G C Germanicus], Roman emperor (37-41), assassinated at 28 on January - 24.   

0661  On January - 24 death of ali ibn Abu Talib, kalief of Islam (656-61), murdered   

0772  On this day in history stefanus III/IV, pope (768-72), dies   

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

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

1336  On January - 24 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.