jan 1, 1849 - Forty Niners
Description:
The people who left their homes in search of gold were later referred to as the "forty-niners," simply because the year was 1849. Although the exact numbers are unknown, it's believed that around 300,000 people migrated to California during the Gold Rush.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1849
Now
~ 175 years ago
