Today, in 1848

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24 January 1848

– James W. Marshall finds gold at Sutter's Mill near Sacramento.

The result is the California Gold Rush.

 

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at current price nearing 5,000 USD/oz for gold it is making more people consider taking up the prospecting hobby. my Dad for many years wanted to go do it in Alaska. i don't even know if he ever picked up a pan... i've done a little bit many many years ago. i like playing in the water, but i really prefer to play in warm water. Alaska, nope, not gonna... brrr!