Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (Losanteville)
1914 - September 1 - The last known passenger pigeon "Martha" dies in the Cincinnati Zoo.

On September 1, 1914, a tragic event marked the extinction of the passenger pigeon, once the most abundant bird in North America. The last known passenger pigeon, named Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoo. Martha's death symbolized the devastating impact of human activities on wildlife, particularly the consequences of overhunting and habitat destruction.

The passenger pigeon was once so plentiful that flocks would darken the skies for days as they passed overhead. However, relentless hunting for food and sport, coupled with deforestation, led to a rapid decline in their numbers. By the late 19th century, their population had plummeted, and conservation efforts were too little, too late.

September 1, 1914

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