Today in History - January 24

Today in History - January 24

On January 24, 1848, James W. Marshall discovered gold on the property of Johann A. Sutter near Coloma, California.  Continue reading.

On January 24, 1870, as she departed the port city of Yokohama on her return voyage to the United States, the USS Oneida was struck by the British Penisular & Oriental  (P&O) Line Steamer, Bombay.   Continue reading.

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