Page 6: Historical Events In January - 24

1935  Canned Beer is sold for the first time, in Virginia (United States) on this day in history.   

1935  The first canned beer, "Krueger Cream Ale," is sold by Kruger Brewing Co in Richmond VA on January - 24.   

1935  On this day in history 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 January - 24.   

1936  Benny Goodman & orch record "Stompin' at the Savoy" on Victor Records on January - 24.   

1939  On January - 24 30,000 killed by earthquake in Concepcion Chile   

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  On this day in history emile van Bosch, revue/operetta-artist, dies at 52   

1941  On this day in history british troops march into Abyssinia   

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 January - 24.   

1942  On January - 24 musical "Star & Garter," premieres in NYC   

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 January - 24 john Burns, English minister of Local Government (1905-14), dies   

1944  On January - 24 allied troops occupy Nettuno Italy   

1945  Scottish 52nd Lowland division occupies Heinsberg on this day in history.   

1946  On this day in history 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 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  Dutch Liberal Party forms-People's party for Freedom &Democracy (VVD) on January - 24.   

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 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  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 this day in history.   

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

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

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

1952  Fire in main building of French Port Martin Antarctic base on this day in history.   

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1287  On January - 24 birth of richard Aungerville, English bishop (d. 1345)   

1444  On this day in history birth of galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan (d. 1476)   

1638  Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset, English poet (d. 1706) was born on this day in history.   

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 January - 24 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  Death of Caligula, [G C Germanicus], Roman emperor (37-41), assassinated at 28 on this day in history.   

0661  Death of Ali ibn Abu Talib, kalief of Islam (656-61), murdered on January - 24.   

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

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

1125  On this day in history 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  On January - 24 death of alfonso IV of Aragon (b. 1299)   

1376  Death of Richard FitzAlan, 10th Earl of Arundel, English military leader on this day in history.