What Happened on November 24, 1859

Historical Events

On the Origin of Species

English naturalist Charles Darwin publishes "On the Origin of Species" radically changing the view of evolution and laying the foundation for evolutionary biology

Famous Birthdays

  • Cass Gilbert, American architect (d. 1934)

About November 24, 1859

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius