On Jan. 24, 1848, James W. Marshall found a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in northern California — a discovery that caused settlers from the east to flood California in the gold rush of 1849.


Sometimes the discovery of a single item or piece of information sets in motion historic events. Look through today’s paper and identify an article that mentions one such moment or discovery. Decide what events you think the discovery will set in motion over the next 10 years. Share your ideas with peers.