Darwin Discovers The Secrets of Life
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Historical Events
HMS Beagle Departs
HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin on board departs England for a survey of South America, a voyage Darwin later said "determined my whole career"
Famous Birthdays
- Lucius Fairchild, American politician, diplomat, and Brigadier General (Union Army), born in Kent, Ohio (d. 1896)
About December 27, 1831
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 192 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
