Page 6: Historical Events In January - 24

1935  On January - 24 canned Beer is sold for the first time, in Virginia (United States)   

1935  On this day in history the first canned beer, "Krueger Cream Ale," is sold by Kruger Brewing Co in Richmond VA   

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

1936  Benny Goodman &orchestra record "Stompin' at the Savoy" on Victor Records on this day in history.   

1936  On this day in history benny Goodman & orch record "Stompin' at the Savoy" on Victor Records   

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

1939  Spanish government moves to Figueras on January - 24.   

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  British troops march into Abyssinia on this day in history.   

1941  The birth of Neil Diamond, American singer/songwriter on January - 24.   

1942  On this day in history battle of Makassar Strait, destroyer attack on Japanese convoy in first surface action in the Pacific during World War II   

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  Hitler orders nazi troops at Stalingrad to fight to death on this day in history.   

1943  Jewish patients/nurses/doctors incinerated at Auschwitz-Birkenau on this day in history.   

1943  On this day in history john Burns, English minister of Local Government (1905-14), dies   

1944  On this day in history allied troops occupy Nettuno Italy   

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  On this day in history felix Timmermans, writer/painter (Gift from St Nicholas), dies at 60   

1948  Australia all out 674 vs India (Bradman 201, Hassett 198*) on January - 24.   

1948  Dutch Liberal Party forms-People's party for Freedom &Democracy (VVD) on this day in history.   

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  "Music in My Heart" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 124 perfs on this day in history.   

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  On January - 24 jackie Robinson signs highest contract ($35,000) in Dodger history   

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

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

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

1952  Fire in main building of French Port Martin Antarctic base on January - 24.   

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1287  Richard Aungerville, English bishop (d. 1345) was born on January - 24.   

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 this day in history.   

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  On this day in history birth of farinelli, [Carlo Broschi], Andria Italy, castrato   

0041  Death of Caligula, [G C Germanicus], Roman emperor (37-41), assassinated at 28 on January - 24.   

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  On this day in history stefanus IV, pope (816-17), dies   

1125  On January - 24 death of david IV of Georgia (b. 1073)   

1336  On this day in history alfonso IV, the Benignant, king of Aragon (1327-36), dies at 36   

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

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