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Charles Darwin's Voyage of the Beagle Begins
Despite the disapproval of his father, Charles Darwin went on a voyage to South America and the Galapagos Islands aboard the SS Beagle. While in south America, Charles studied the environment and gained a new understanding of Geology. In the Galapagos he discovered new creatures and noticed many of their physical traits changed based on their environment despite being the same creature. This was the start of his Theory of Evolution and he began to research the creatures there. ("Darwin's Voyage) -
Darwin Gives First Speech to the Geological Society of London
After returning from his Voyage, Darwin gave his first speech on his geological findings in South America and presented his animal findings to the zoological society and presenting his Theory of Natural Selection for the first time. (Rogers,1) -
Darwin Publishes his First Book
Darwin Published his book "On the Origin of Species" making his Theory of evolution public for everyone to read, the book sold out on the first day. The strong evidence for his theory threatened Christian beliefs and many of his ideas were denied at first. His book would change the view of evolution and helped prove it as a fact in todays world. (O'Neil,1) -
Darwin is Awarded the Royal Society's Copley Medal
Darwin was given the award for outstanding achievements in research in any branch of science. The highest scientific honor given due to the contribution his research made for the origin of species and his Theory of Evolution.