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

1939  On this day in history 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 January - 24 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 January - 24 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 this day in history 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  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  Scottish 52nd Lowland division occupies Heinsberg on this day in history.  

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  Felix Timmermans, writer/painter (Gift from St Nicholas), dies at 60 on January - 24.  

1948  Australia all out 674 vs India (Bradman 201, Hassett 198*) on this day in history.  

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  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  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 this day in history.  

1950  On January - 24 bull Montana, actor (Son of Sheik), dies at 62  

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 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 this day in history.  

1638  On January - 24 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  On January - 24 birth of william Congreve, English playwright (d. 1729)  

1674  On this day in history birth of thomas Tanner, English bishop (d. 1735)  

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

1705  Farinelli, [Carlo Broschi], Andria Italy, castrato was born on January - 24.  

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 this day in history.  

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

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

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

1336  Alfonso IV, the Benignant, king of Aragon (1327-36), dies at 36 on this day in history.  

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.