Charles Darwin is the father of Darwinism and Evolution. He was a 19th century scientist, explorer, and naturalist. His book On the Origin of Species has become one of the most widely read books in the world. The premise and postulation of the book is that humans originally were a species closer related to that of the apes.
On this day December 27th, in 1831, on the HMS Beagle, Charles Darwin sets out on the Pacific, on the expedition which will later help shape his theory of evolution. Robert Fitzroy was the captain of the HMS Beagle, and while it was being revamped, Charles Darwin decided to join the voyage.
The ship was scheduled to leave in October, but did not do so until December 27th. Darwin went onto land and surveyed the areas taking samples and keeping a collection of objects found. Darwin got sick during this time but still kept precise notes in his journal. In this same voyage Darwin also visited the famed Galapagos Islands which helped form his theories.