Page 6: Historical Events In January - 24

1935  On this day in history 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 January - 24 benny Goodman &orchestra record "Stompin' at the Savoy" on Victor Records   

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 January - 24.   

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  Emile van Bosch, revue/operetta-artist, dies at 52 on January - 24.   

1941  British troops march into Abyssinia on January - 24.   

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

1942  Battle of Makassar Strait, destroyer attack on Japanese convoy in first surface action in the Pacific during World War II on this day in history.   

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  On January - 24 hitler orders nazi troops at Stalingrad to fight to death   

1943  On this day in history jewish patients/nurses/doctors incinerated at Auschwitz-Birkenau   

1943  On this day in history john Burns, English minister of Local Government (1905-14), dies   

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

1945  On January - 24 scottish 52nd Lowland division occupies Heinsberg   

1946  On January - 24 canada is appointed to the UN Atomic Energy Commission, set up to control and promote the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes   

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 January - 24 australia all out 674 vs India (Bradman 201, Hassett 198*)   

1948  On this day in history 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 January - 24.   

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 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 January - 24.   

1950  Bull Montana, actor (Son of Sheik), dies at 62 on January - 24.   

1951  On this day in history dutch government Drees-van Schaik resigns   

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 this day in history 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  William Congreve, English playwright (d. 1729) was born on this day in history.   

1674  Thomas Tanner, English bishop (d. 1735) was born on January - 24.   

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

1705  Farinelli, [Carlo Broschi], Andria Italy, castrato was born on this day in history.   

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  Stefanus III/IV, pope (768-72), dies on January - 24.   

0817  Stefanus IV, pope (816-17), dies on this day in history.   

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 January - 24.   

1366  Death of Alfonso IV of Aragon (b. 1299) on January - 24.   

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