Historical Events In January - 24
Friday, 17 May 2024
1935 On January - 24 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 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 On January - 24 benny Goodman & orch record "Stompin' at the Savoy" on Victor Records
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 On January - 24 emile van Bosch, revue/operetta-artist, dies at 52
1941 British troops march into Abyssinia on this day in history.
1941 The birth of Neil Diamond, American singer/songwriter on January - 24.
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 Musical "Star & Garter," premieres in NYC on January - 24.
1943 On January - 24 hitler orders nazi troops at Stalingrad to fight to death
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 On this day in history scottish 52nd Lowland division occupies Heinsberg
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 On January - 24 nFL adds 5th official (back judge) & allows sudden death in playoffs
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 this day in history.
1948 Dutch Liberal Party forms-People's party for Freedom &Democracy (VVD) on January - 24.
1948 On January - 24 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 "Music in My Heart" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 124 perfs on January - 24.
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 On this day in history jackie Robinson signs highest contract ($35,000) in Dodger history
1950 On this day in history bull Montana, actor (Son of Sheik), dies at 62
1951 On this day in history dutch government Drees-van Schaik resigns
1951 On January - 24 dutch govt Drees-van Schaik resigns
1952 On January - 24 fire in main building of French Port Martin Antarctic base
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