Events tagged with "lucy"

Historical Events tagged with "lucy"

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Exploration & Discovery

Discovery of Lucy: Ancient Hominid Skeleton

November 24th, 1974 50 years ago

Donald Johanson and Tom Gray discovered a remarkable 40% complete Australopithecus afarensis skeleton in the Awash Valley of Ethiopia's Afar Depression. Nicknamed 'Lucy' after the Beatles song 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,' this find provided crucial insights into human evolution. The excavation yielded significant fossil remains, with Lucy dating back approximately 3.2 million years. This discovery shaped our understanding of bipedalism and the traits shared by ancient hominins and modern humans.