Published on January 24, 2024
On This Day in Tech History
Stories Published January 24 Throughout History
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Historic Tech Events
Gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill
1848
On January 24, 1848, James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California, sparking the California Gold Rush. This event brought approximately 300,000 people to California from the United States and abroad, transforming the region's economy and demographics. The Gold Rush had a significant impact on the global economy and led to California becoming the 31st state in the Union in 1850.
NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft flew closely past distant Uranus
1986
On this day, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft made its closest approach to Uranus, providing the first detailed images and scientific data about the planet and its moons.
The Gonski Review was signed to reform education in Australia
2012
On January 24, 2012, the Australian government received the Gonski Review, a comprehensive report on the future of education funding in Australia. Led by David Gonski, the review aimed to create a more equitable and effective education system, recommending a significant increase in government investment in education. The Gonski reforms have since become a critical part of the national debate on education policy in Australia.
2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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