Page 6: Historical Events In January - 24

1935  Canned Beer is sold for the first time, in Virginia (United States) on this day in history.   

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

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

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

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  On January - 24 spanish government moves to Figueras   

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 this day in history 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 January - 24.   

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

1942  On January - 24 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  Hitler orders nazi troops at Stalingrad to fight to death on January - 24.   

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

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

1944  Allied troops occupy Nettuno Italy on this day in history.   

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

1947  Felix Timmermans, writer/painter (Gift from St Nicholas), dies at 60 on this day in history.   

1948  On January - 24 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  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 January - 24.   

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

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

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  Richard Aungerville, English bishop (d. 1345) was born on January - 24.   

1444  On this day in history birth of galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan (d. 1476)   

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

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 January - 24.   

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 January - 24.   

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

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 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.