Today is Darwin Day in honor of Charles Darwin (February 12, 1809-April 19, 19982). Darwin’s 200th birthday will fall on February 12, 2009 which also marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species. The goal of the Darwin Day Celebration is “encourage existing institutions worldwide, such as municipalities, public and private schools, colleges and universities, libraries, museums, churches, private organizations and individuals to celebrate Science and Humanity every year, on, or near, February 12, Darwin’s birthday!”
