Scopes 'Monkey Trial' began in Tennessee
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.
French agents sink Greenpeace vessel off New Zealand
On July 10, 1985, French agents bombed the Greenpeace ship, Rainbow Warrior, off the coast of New Zealand, causing it to sink. The incident led to litigation between France and New Zealand in the International Court of Justice. Learn more about New Zealand v. France from the Institute for International Law and Justice.
