Home This Week in History This Week in History: First Gorilla Born in Captivity This Week in History: First Gorilla Born in CaptivityJanuary 1, 2026 NOVA MCGILL Contributor Colo’s birth brought a historical change in how humans treated, studied, and showed empathy for the great apes. This occurred… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Previous Post Dorothy Mae Parker, 88 Next Post Cedar Avenue 1940