Two emanicipators born on Feb 12, 1809

Surprised to learn that Feb 12, 1809 brought forth two men who became major emancipators of humanity. Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Kentucky. Charles Darwin was born in England. Lincoln into poverty, Darwin into the great wealth of the Wedgwood family. Anyway, Monday is a major celebration world wide of Darwin Day.

Here is some information on the holiday. It might be a good idea for kossacks with children to inquire how their kids' schools plan to celebrate Darwin Day.

Some more info here.

February 12th, 1809
On this date, two great men were born —
Abraham Lincoln, Emancipator of American Slaves
and
Charles Darwin, Emancipator of the Human Mind
Their Positive Legacies Still Endure
Let's have some Lincoln-Darwin Celebrations

From Wikepedia:

Some advocates would like to have a public holiday declared for February 12, 2009. That day will be the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth, and the year will also mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin's On the Origin of Species.

US university information
U of Wisconsin celebration.

Norwegian celebration.