Page 6: Historical Events In January - 24

1936  Benny Goodman and orchestra record "Stompin' at the Savoy" on Victor Records   

1936  Benny Goodman and orch record "Stompin' at the Savoy" on Victor Records   

1939  30000 killed by earthquake in Concepcion Chile   

1939  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."   

1940  Emile van Bosch, revue/operetta-artist, dies at 52   

1941  British troops march into Abyssinia.   

1941  Neil Diamond, American singer/songwriter is born.   

1942  Battle of Makassar Strait, destroyer attack on Japanese convoy in inaugural 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   

1942  Musical "Star and Garter," premieres in NYC   

1943  Hitler orders nazi troops at Stalingrad to fight to death   

1943  Jewish patients/nurses/doctors incinerated at Auschwitz-Birkenau   

1943  John Burns, English minister of Local Government (1905-14), dies   

1944  Allied troops occupy Nettuno Italy.   

1945  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   

1947  NFL adds 5th official (back judge) and allows sudden death in playoffs.   

1947  Felix Timmermans, writer/painter (Gift from St Nicholas), dies at 60   

1948  Australia all out 674 vs India (Bradman 201, Hassett 198*)   

1948  Dutch Liberal Party forms-People's party for Freedom and 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.   

1948  "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.   

1949  John Belushi, American actor is born.   

1949  John (Adam) Belushicomedian: Second City improvisational troupe, original cast: Saturday Night Live was born   

1950  Jackie Robinson signs highest contract ($35000) in Dodger history   

1950  Bull Montana, actor (Son of Sheik), dies at 62   

1951  Dutch government Drees-van Schaik steps down   

1951  Dutch govt Drees-van Schaik steps down   

1952  Fire in main building of French Port Martin Antarctic base   

1952  Vincent Massey 1887-1967 sworn in as Governor General; inaugural Canadian-born; serves from February 28, 1952 to September 15, 1959   

1952  1st NFL team in Texas, Dallas Texans formerly NY Yanks.   

1953  [Karl R] Gerd von Rundstedt, gen-field marshal (Normandy), dies at 77.   

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1287  Richard aungerville: English bishop   

1444  Galeazzo maria sforza: Duke of milan   

1638  Charles sackville: 6th earl of dorset, english poet   

1664  John vanbrugh: London, dramatist/architect (baptized)   

1670  William congreve: English playwright   

1674  Thomas tanner: English bishop   

1679  Christian von wolff: German philosopher   

1705  Farinelli: [carlo broschi], andria italy, castrato   

0041  Caligula: [g c germanicus], roman emperor (37-41), assassinated at 28   

0661  Ali ibn abu talib: Kalief of islam (656-61), murdered   

0772  Stefanus iii/iv: Pope (768-72),   

0817  Stefanus iv: Pope (816-17),   

1125  David iv of georgia: David iv of georgia (b. 1073)   

1336  Alfonso iv: The benignant, king of aragon (1327-36),   

1366  Death of Alfonso iv of aragon: Alfonso iv of aragon (b. 1299)   

1376  Richard fitzalan: 10th earl of arundel, english military leader