Historical Events In January - 24

1935  On January - 24 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 January - 24.  

1935  On January - 24 1st canned beer, "Krueger Cream Ale," is sold by Kruger Brewing Co  

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 this day in history.  

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

1939  On this day in history 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  Emile van Bosch, revue/operetta-artist, dies at 52 on this day in history.  

1941  On January - 24 british troops march into Abyssinia  

1941  On January - 24 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  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  On this day in history 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 January - 24 john Burns, English minister of Local Government (1905-14), dies  

1944  On this day in history allied troops occupy Nettuno Italy  

1945  On January - 24 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 this day in history.  

1947  NFL adds 5th official (back judge) & allows sudden death in playoffs on January - 24.  

1947  On January - 24 felix Timmermans, writer/painter (Gift from St Nicholas), dies at 60  

1948  On this day in history 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 this day in history.  

1948  On January - 24 "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 this day in history.  

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

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

1951  Dutch government Drees-van Schaik resigns on this day in history.  

1951  Dutch govt Drees-van Schaik resigns on January - 24.  

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 this day in history.  

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  On this day in history birth of william Congreve, English playwright (d. 1729)  

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

1679  On this day in history birth of christian von Wolff, German philosopher  

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

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 this day in history.  

0817  Stefanus IV, pope (816-17), dies on January - 24.  

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 January - 24.  

1366  Death of Alfonso IV of Aragon (b. 1299) on this day in history.  

1376  On this day in history death of richard FitzAlan, 10th Earl of Arundel, English military leader