On this day in history, January 24, 2025, marks the 24th day of the year with 341 days remaining. The most significant historical event that occurred on this day was in 1848 when James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in California, sparking the California gold rush. Other notable events on this day include the death of Winston Churchill in 1965, the execution of serial killer Ted Bundy in 1989, and the launch of the first Macintosh computer by Apple in 1984. In addition, former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge was sworn in as the first secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in 2003. In more recent history, on January 24, 2011, a suicide bomber attacked Moscow’s busiest airport, killing 37 people. And in 2018, former sports doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for molesting top gymnasts under the guise of medical treatment. Today also marks the birthdays of various celebrities, including singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, actor Ed Helms, and soccer player Luis Suárez.
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Gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in California on January 24th.
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