January 24

What happened on January 24 in history

4 events fall on January 24, from 41 to 1984. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on January 24

  1. 41

    Caligula is assassinated

    Praetorian officers cut down the emperor in a palace corridor and hail Claudius instead.

    Play the Ancient & classical round

  2. 1848

    Gold is found at Sutter's Mill

    James Marshall spots flakes in the tailrace and sets off the California gold rush.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1908

    The first Boy Scout troop is organised

    Robert Baden-Powell's scheme begins publishing in Britain and spreads worldwide.

    Play the 20th century round

  4. 1984

    The Apple Macintosh goes on sale

    The computer introduced by a Super Bowl advert brings the mouse to the desk.

    Play the 20th century round