July 10, 1997
In London, scientists report the findings of the DNA analysis of a Neanderthal skeleton which supports the "out of Africa theory" of human evolution, placing an "African Eve" at 100,000 to 200,000 years ago.
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On July 10, in the year 1997:
In London, scientists report the findings of the DNA analysis of a Neanderthal skeleton which supports the "out of Africa theory" of human evolution, placing an "African Eve" at 100,000 to 200,000 years ago.
Homo sapiens is a distinct species of the hominid family of primates, which also includes all the great apes.
Why July 10, 1997 matters:
In London, scientists report the findings of the DNA analysis of a Neanderthal skeleton which supports the "out of Africa theory" of human evolution, placing an "African Eve" at 100,000 to 200,000 years ago.
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: July 10, 1997
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: In London, scientists report the findings of the DNA analysis of a Neanderthal skeleton which supports the "out of Africa theory" of human evolution, placing an "African Eve" at 100,000 to 200,000 years ago.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_evolution (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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