California Gold Rush
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Historical Events
Discovery of Gold in California
James Marshall finds gold in Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California
Famous Birthdays
- Vasily Surikov, Russian painter (d. 1916)
Famous Deaths
- Horace Wells, American dentist (pioneered use of medical anesthesia), commits suicide after committing a crime under the influence of chloroform at 33
About January 24, 1848
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 176 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
