The first Boy Scout troop is organized in England by Robert Baden-Powell. Date: January 24, 1908 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1908 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War I: British Grand Fleet battle cruisers under Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty engage Rear-Admiral Franz von Hipper's battle cruisers in the Battle of Dogger Bank. Date: January 24, 1915 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1915 📅 On This Day (Today)
In Brushaber v. Union Pacific Railroad Co., the Supreme Court of the United States declares the federal income tax constitutional. Date: January 24, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Gregorian calendar is introduced in Russia by decree of the Council of People's Commissars effective February 14 (New Style). Date: January 24, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅 On This Day (Today)
The 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, changing the beginning and end of terms for all elected federal offices. Date: January 24, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1933 📅 On This Day (Today)
Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company starts selling the first canned beer. Date: January 24, 1935 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1935 📅 On This Day (Today)
The deadliest earthquake in Chilean history strikes Chillán, killing approximately 28,000 people. Date: January 24, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: The Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese control, to declare war against the United States and United Kingdom. Date: January 24, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill conclude a conference in Casablanca. Date: January 24, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today)
The United Nations General Assembly passes its first resolution to establish the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission. Date: January 24, 1946 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1946 📅 On This Day (Today)