Here is some evidence from an old archived website.
http://www.oocities.org/eqrangers/races.htm
"Humans are one of the most diverse races in all off Norrath. They may choose to be any class except Shaman. So with so many choices for a Human to choose as his occupation, what can you expect if you choose the life of a Ranger? Human Rangers begin their life in the jagged pine village know as Surefall Glade. "
There is no date but you can tell it is old from the spell list stopping at level 49. Which means classic!