January 24

January 24: This Day in History

• 41— Roman Emperor Caligula was assassinated by his own Praetorian Guard.
• 1848— James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California, triggering the California Gold Rush.
• 1984— Apple released the first Macintosh personal computer, featuring a graphical user interface and a mouse.
• 1986— Voyager 2 made its closest approach to Uranus, returning the first detailed images of the planet.

Famous Birthdays on January 24

• Hadrian (76) — Roman Emperor who built Hadrian's Wall across Britain
• Edith Wharton (1862) — American novelist and first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
• Neil Diamond (1941) — singer-songwriter known for Sweet Caroline and Cracklin' Rosie
• John Belushi (1949) — comedian and actor known for Saturday Night Live and Animal House
• Mischa Barton (1986) — actress known for The O.C.

What Happens on January 24?

Did You Know? January 24 Fun Facts

• The original Macintosh computer launched on January 24, 1984, was the first mass-market computer to feature a graphical user interface with a mouse.
• James Marshall's gold discovery on January 24, 1848, set off a rush of over 300,000 prospectors to California within a year.
• International Education Day, observed on January 24, was proclaimed by the United Nations in 2018 to highlight the importance of education for peace and development.

Count Down to Events on January 24

• How many days until Big Bash League Final?