Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries On this day in history, Feb. 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln is born in Kentucky By: FOXNews.com February 12, 2023 at 00:02 AM EST On this day in history, Feb. 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln — America's 16th president — was born in Kentucky. He spent his childhood in the wilderness of 19th-century Indiana before becoming a politician. America’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, on this day in history, Feb. 12, 1809.Lincoln grew up in a poor family, the son of a Kentucky frontiersman — and struggled to become educated, according to whitehouse.gov.Young Lincoln attended school for only one year until he left to learn independently by reading, History.com reports.ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, FEB. 11, 1858, OUR LADY OF LOURDES FIRST APPEARS TO ST. BERNADETTE SOUBIROUSWhen Lincoln was eight years old, his family moved to Indiana, which he described as a "wild region with many bears and other wild animals still in the woods."Lincoln’s mother passed away when he was 10 years old. Young Abe spent the remainder of his childhood with his father and siblings in the family's Pigeon Creek log cabin, the Indiana Department of Administration reports on its website. As an adult, Lincoln moved to Illinois, where he worked several different jobs: postmaster, surveyor and shopkeeper.ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, NOV. 17, 1871, NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION FOUNDED BY CIVIL WAR VETERAN UNION OFFICERSLincoln was also a "legendary wrestler" in Illinois due to his impressive physical strength and 6’4" stature, History.com reports.Lincoln first entered politics in 1834 when he began serving in the Illinois legislature.He served in that body until 1842 — the same year he married Mary Todd.He served in Congress from 1847 to 1849 and went on to become an attorney, according to History.com.In the 1850s, as the nation’s division over slavery grew more intense, Lincoln returned to politics as leader of the Republican Party.ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, NOV. 21, 1864, ABRAHAM LINCOLN ‘PENS’ LETTER TO MRS. BIXBYEven though he was considered politically moderate, Lincoln advocated for the restriction of slavery in states where it existed.During his run for Senate in 1858, Lincoln reminded the nation that "a house divided against itself cannot stand," according to History.com.Lincoln lost the Senate seat but gained national recognition for his unified political stance.In 1860, Lincoln launched his presidential campaign, which favored abolition but prioritized saving the Union.ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, FEB. 6, 1911, PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN IS BORN IN ILLINOISLincoln won the presidency by 400,000 popular votes about one year before the Civil War began — which was on April 12, 1861, according to Senate.gov. In 1863, Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing enslaved people in the Confederate states.Lincoln’s efforts to abolish slavery earned him the nickname "the Great Emancipator," despite his initial waffling on the issue at the beginning of the war.THE GREAT ADVICE OF PRESIDENTS WASHINGTON AND LINCOLN ON PRESIDENT'S DAYLincoln was known for entertaining friends and guests with his "dry, folksy wit," History.com reports.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERHe was also a great animal lover and brought a variety of pets into the White House, including a turkey named Jack and a goat named Nanko.Although he was likable, Lincoln’s decision to end slavery didn’t sit well with Confederate sympathizers, reportedly leading to his assassination by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
On this day in history, Feb. 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln is born in Kentucky By: FOXNews.com February 12, 2023 at 00:02 AM EST On this day in history, Feb. 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln — America's 16th president — was born in Kentucky. He spent his childhood in the wilderness of 19th-century Indiana before becoming a politician. America’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, on this day in history, Feb. 12, 1809.Lincoln grew up in a poor family, the son of a Kentucky frontiersman — and struggled to become educated, according to whitehouse.gov.Young Lincoln attended school for only one year until he left to learn independently by reading, History.com reports.ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, FEB. 11, 1858, OUR LADY OF LOURDES FIRST APPEARS TO ST. BERNADETTE SOUBIROUSWhen Lincoln was eight years old, his family moved to Indiana, which he described as a "wild region with many bears and other wild animals still in the woods."Lincoln’s mother passed away when he was 10 years old. Young Abe spent the remainder of his childhood with his father and siblings in the family's Pigeon Creek log cabin, the Indiana Department of Administration reports on its website. As an adult, Lincoln moved to Illinois, where he worked several different jobs: postmaster, surveyor and shopkeeper.ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, NOV. 17, 1871, NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION FOUNDED BY CIVIL WAR VETERAN UNION OFFICERSLincoln was also a "legendary wrestler" in Illinois due to his impressive physical strength and 6’4" stature, History.com reports.Lincoln first entered politics in 1834 when he began serving in the Illinois legislature.He served in that body until 1842 — the same year he married Mary Todd.He served in Congress from 1847 to 1849 and went on to become an attorney, according to History.com.In the 1850s, as the nation’s division over slavery grew more intense, Lincoln returned to politics as leader of the Republican Party.ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, NOV. 21, 1864, ABRAHAM LINCOLN ‘PENS’ LETTER TO MRS. BIXBYEven though he was considered politically moderate, Lincoln advocated for the restriction of slavery in states where it existed.During his run for Senate in 1858, Lincoln reminded the nation that "a house divided against itself cannot stand," according to History.com.Lincoln lost the Senate seat but gained national recognition for his unified political stance.In 1860, Lincoln launched his presidential campaign, which favored abolition but prioritized saving the Union.ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, FEB. 6, 1911, PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN IS BORN IN ILLINOISLincoln won the presidency by 400,000 popular votes about one year before the Civil War began — which was on April 12, 1861, according to Senate.gov. In 1863, Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing enslaved people in the Confederate states.Lincoln’s efforts to abolish slavery earned him the nickname "the Great Emancipator," despite his initial waffling on the issue at the beginning of the war.THE GREAT ADVICE OF PRESIDENTS WASHINGTON AND LINCOLN ON PRESIDENT'S DAYLincoln was known for entertaining friends and guests with his "dry, folksy wit," History.com reports.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERHe was also a great animal lover and brought a variety of pets into the White House, including a turkey named Jack and a goat named Nanko.Although he was likable, Lincoln’s decision to end slavery didn’t sit well with Confederate sympathizers, reportedly leading to his assassination by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd