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  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 this day in history 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 January - 24 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 January - 24.   

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 January - 24.   

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 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  John Burns, English minister of Local Government (1905-14), dies on this day in history.   

1944  Allied troops occupy Nettuno Italy on January - 24.   

1945  Scottish 52nd Lowland division occupies Heinsberg on January - 24.   

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  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  On January - 24 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  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  On this day in history "Music in My Heart" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 124 perfs   

1949  On this day in history john (Adam) Belushicomedian Second City improvisational troupe, original cast Saturday Night Live was born   

1949  The birth of John Belushi, American actor on this day in history.   

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  Dutch government Drees-van Schaik resigns on January - 24.   

1951  On this day in history 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  On January - 24 birth of richard Aungerville, English bishop (d. 1345)   

1444  Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan (d. 1476) was born on January - 24.   

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  William Congreve, English playwright (d. 1729) was born on this day in history.   

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  On January - 24 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  On this day in history stefanus III/IV, pope (768-72), dies   

0817  Stefanus IV, pope (816-17), dies on this day in history.   

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  On January - 24 death of alfonso IV of Aragon (b. 1299)   

1376  Death of Richard FitzAlan, 10th Earl of Arundel, English military leader on January - 24.