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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.

7 Comments

Wow! that is so cool really wow! two birthdays in one day!

that is really crazy

my parents anniversery is on the same day as christmas.

my birthday is tommorow i cant wait

You gotta say, they are my favourite!

eww charles darwin wat the heck he created darwinisim. IF THATS NOT HIM THEN OK THERE GOOD. go abraham lincolin

well you kno wat they say:great minds think alike... or have the same birthday, who cares!!??

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