March 21, 1925
The Butler Act prohibits the teaching of human evolution in Tennessee.
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On March 21, in the year 1925:
The Butler Act prohibits the teaching of human evolution in Tennessee.
Homo sapiens is a distinct species of the hominid family of primates, which also includes all the great apes.
Why March 21, 1925 matters:
The Butler Act prohibits the teaching of human evolution in Tennessee.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: March 21, 1925
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: The Butler Act prohibits the teaching of human evolution in Tennessee.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_evolution (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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