Lunar anniversary, standing against human trafficking, Scopes centenary, and chocolate
World Chocolate Day is one of several days throughout the year designated for cocoaphilic celebrations. Some have suggested that the first introduction of chocolate to Europe was 475 years ago, on July 7, 1550
July 20 is International Moon Day, marking the 56th anniversary of the first landing by humans on the Moon.
July 20 is also World Chess Day, celebrating an ancient, intellectual, and cultural game.
July 30 is the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Notable birthdays in July include: Gottfried Leibniz (July 1, 1946), Nikola Tesla (July 10, 1856) Henrietta Swan Leavitt, (July 4, 1868), George Washington Carver, (July 12, 1864), Gregor Mendel (July 20, 1822), Rosalind Franklin (July 25, 1920), Johann Bernoulli (July 27, 1667)
100 years ago:
The trial of Tennessee high school teacher John Scopes took place July 10 to July 21, 1925. Scopes had been accused of violating state law by teaching evolution. He was convicted – he had, after all, taught the theory of evolution in violation of state law, but was later acquitted on the technicality that the $100 fine was excessive. A century later, the story continues.
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