when did Cheltenham Gold Cup first take place

Question

when did Cheltenham Gold Cup first take place? yes what was the first gold cup year and the exact date please?

Answer 1

March 12, 1924
The first horse race known as the Cheltenham Gold Cup took place in July 1819. It was a flat race, and it was contested over three miles on Cleeve Hill, which overlooks the present venue. The inaugural winner, Spectre, won a prize of 100 guineas for his owner.