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1780
English philosopher Jeremy Bentham argues for better treatment of animals. (UK) -
1824
The first Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is founded in England by Richard Martin, Arthur Broome and William Wilberforce. (UK) -
1866
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is founded by New Yorker Henry Bergh. (USA) -
1906
Upton Sinclair's novel "The Jungle", an excoriating look into the cruelty and appalling conditions of the Chicago meatpacking industry, is published. (USA) -
1944
English animal rights advocate Donald Watson coined the term 'vegan' and founded the Vegan Society in Britain. (UK) -
1975
"Animal Liberation : A New Ethics for our Treatment of Animals" by philosopher Peter Singer is published. (Australia) -
1980
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is founded. (USA) -
2014
India becomes the first country in Asia to ban testing on animals. (India) -
2015
New Zealand officially recognizes animals as sentient beings. (New Zealand) -
2019
California becomes the first US state to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur items (USA) -
2019
Queen Elizabeth II announces she will stop using real fur in any newly acquitted clothing. (UK)