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California Gold Rush begins when gold is found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California, USA. In the next decade, the Gold Rush will attract tens of thousands of prospectors from Latin America, Europe, Australia and Asia, hoping to make their fortunes. The period will be documented in songs such as The Days Of '49, Prospecting Dream and Clementine.
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