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California Gold Rush

Took place on January 24, 1848

178

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The 179th anniversary falls on January 24, 2027, in 92 days.

The California gold rush (1848–1855) was a gold rush in California, which began on January 24, 1848, when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California.

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