November 24, 1859

1859-11-24 00:00 UTC

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On the Origin of Species

On the Origin of Species
Photo: John Murray, Publisher · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Darwin publishes, and the first print run sells out the same day.
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When exactly did on the origin of species take place?
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