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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.

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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.

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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)