Scopes 'Monkey Trial' began in Tennessee

Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’ began in Tennessee

July 10, 2009 03:00:00 am

On July 10, 1925, the Scopes “Monkey Trial” on the teaching of evolution began in Dayton, Tennessee, pitting Clarence Darrow and John Scopes against William Jennings Bryant.

Learn more about the Scopes Monkey Trial.

THIS DAY @ LAW

India constitution ratified

On January 26, 1950, India ratified its constitution, formally making the new country a republic. On the same day, Rajendra Prasad was inaugurated as the republic's first president. The anniversary is celebrated today as Republic Day in India.

Tennessee became first state to ban alcohol sales

On January 26, 1838, Tennessee became the first US state to pass a law prohibiting the general sale of alcohol; fines paid by lawbreakers were put towards the support of public schools. Read more about the history of Prohibition.