On This Day - January 24, 2026

The California Gold Rush begins when contractor James W. Marshall discovers the first gold samples while working for John A Sutter in Coloma, California.

Robert Baden-Powell organizes the first Boy Scout troop in England.

Krueger Brewing Company and American Can Company joined forces to bring the first canned beer to the market.

Percy L. Spencer receives U.S. patent no. 2,495,429 for a "Method of Treating Foodstuffs" otherwise known as the microwave oven.

Discovery launches from Kennedy Space Center on a secret mission deploying an eavesdropping satellite. January 24th Celebrated Birthdays