🐒 #OTD in #History 30 June 1860, the famous debate on #CharlesDarwin's theory of evolution was held at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Heated arguments ensued between #ThomasHenryHuxley, representing Darwin, who was too ill to attend, and Bishop #SamuelWilberforce.

🙉#OTD in the #History of #Science 30 June 1860, a famous heated debate on #CharlesDarwin's theory of evolution took place at the Oxford University Museum, dominated by arguments between #ThomasHenryHuxley and Bishop #SamuelWilberforce.

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