June 10, 1793
The Jardin des Plantes museum opens in Paris. A year later, it becomes the first public zoo.
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On June 10, in the year 1793:
The Jardin des Plantes museum opens in Paris. A year later, it becomes the first public zoo.
The Jardin des Plantes, also known as the Jardin des Plantes de Paris when distinguished from other jardins des plantes in other cities, is the main botanical garden in France.
Why June 10, 1793 matters:
The Jardin des Plantes museum opens in Paris. A year later, it becomes the first public zoo.
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: June 10, 1793
The Early Modern era accelerated global exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies, expanding science, navigation, and everyday material culture.
The event on this day: The Jardin des Plantes museum opens in Paris. A year later, it becomes the first public zoo.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jardin_des_plantes (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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