Today in Johnson City History, Thursday, February 12, 2026
Abraham Lincoln, time change, civic clubs meet jointly, a prominent death, and a great way to "Get Involved!"
Thursday, February 12, 1809: Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born. Lincoln was also the first president to be assassinated, on April 14, 1865, which was on Good Friday; he was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre at Washington, D. C. “His presidency encompassed the tragic Civil War. Especially remembered are his Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863), his Gettysburg Address (November 19, 1863), and his proclamation establishing Thanksgiving Day. Born at Hardin County, Kentucky, he died at Washington, D. C., Lincoln’s birthday is observed as part of Presidents’ Day in many states but is a legal holiday in Illinois” on this day. (Source: Chase’s 2026 Calendar of Events.)