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

1939  30,000 killed by earthquake in Concepcion Chile on this day in history.   

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 January - 24.   

1940  Emile van Bosch, revue/operetta-artist, dies at 52 on this day in history.   

1941  British troops march into Abyssinia on this day in history.   

1941  The birth of Neil Diamond, American singer/songwriter on this day in history.   

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  Musical "Star & Garter," premieres in NYC on this day in history.   

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  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  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  NFL adds 5th official (back judge) & allows sudden death in playoffs on January - 24.   

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  On this day in history dutch Liberal Party forms-People's party for Freedom &Democracy (VVD)   

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

1949  The birth of John Belushi, American actor on January - 24.   

1949  John (Adam) Belushicomedian: Second City improvisational troupe, original cast: Saturday Night Live was born on this day in history.   

1950  Jackie Robinson signs highest contract ($35,000) in Dodger history on this day in history.   

1950  Bull Montana, actor (Son of Sheik), dies at 62 on this day in history.   

1951  On January - 24 dutch government Drees-van Schaik resigns   

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

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  Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan (d. 1476) was born on January - 24.   

1638  On this day in history birth of charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset, English poet (d. 1706)   

1664  John Vanbrugh, London, dramatist/architect (baptized) was born on January - 24.   

1670  William Congreve, English playwright (d. 1729) was born on January - 24.   

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

1679  Christian von Wolff, German philosopher was born on January - 24.   

1705  On January - 24 birth of farinelli, [Carlo Broschi], Andria Italy, castrato   

0041  On this day in history death of caligula, [G C Germanicus], Roman emperor (37-41), assassinated at 28   

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

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 January - 24 death of alfonso IV of Aragon (b. 1299)   

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