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Thursday, February 12, 2009
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Happy Birthday to Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin!

Today is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, led the country through the Civil War. Britain's Charles Darwin is famous for his theory on evolution, which he published in the book, On the Origin of Species. Both men are remembered today for their impact on history.

Watch a video about Abraham Lincoln's life.

Learn about the inspiration behind Darwin's theory in National Geographic Magazine.
 

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