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  On January - 24 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 this day in history.   

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

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

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

1939  On January - 24 spanish government moves to Figueras   

1940  On January - 24 the Naval Secretary notifies Secretary of War Henry Stimson, "Hostilities would be initiated by a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor."   

1940  Emile van Bosch, revue/operetta-artist, dies at 52 on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

1943  On this day in history hitler orders nazi troops at Stalingrad to fight to death   

1943  Jewish patients/nurses/doctors incinerated at Auschwitz-Birkenau on January - 24.   

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

1944  Allied troops occupy Nettuno Italy on this day in history.   

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 January - 24.   

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

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  On January - 24 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 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 January - 24.   

1949  John (Adam) Belushicomedian: Second City improvisational troupe, original cast: Saturday Night Live was born on January - 24.   

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  On this day in history dutch govt Drees-van Schaik resigns   

1952  On January - 24 fire in main building of French Port Martin Antarctic base   

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1287  On this day in history birth of richard Aungerville, English bishop (d. 1345)   

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

1638  Charles Sackville, 6th Earl of Dorset, English poet (d. 1706) was born on January - 24.   

1664  On this day in history birth of john Vanbrugh, London, dramatist/architect (baptized)   

1670  William Congreve, English playwright (d. 1729) was born on January - 24.   

1674  Thomas Tanner, English bishop (d. 1735) was born on January - 24.   

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

1705  On January - 24 birth of farinelli, [Carlo Broschi], Andria Italy, castrato   

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

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

1125  Death of David IV of Georgia (b. 1073) on January - 24.   

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 January - 24.   

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