The Lincoln-Kennedy coincidences 1 Both men were shot in the head on a Friday. 2 Lincoln and Kennedy were elected to Congress 100 years apart. Lincoln was elected in 1846, Kennedy was elected in 1946. 3 Lincoln and Kennedy were elected to the presidency 100 years apart. Lincoln was elected in 1860, Kennedy was elected in 1960. 4 Both men’s successors were named Johnson. Lincoln’s was Andrew Johnson, Kennedy’s was Lyndon Johsnon. 5 Andrew Johnson was born in 1808 while Lyndon Johnson was born in 1908, another 100 year difference. 6 Both men were assassinated by men who were known by three names. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald. 7 The names Lincoln and Kennedy both contain seven letters. 8 The names of their assassins contain fifteen letters. 9 Lincoln was shot in a theater named Ford, Kennedy was shot in a car (a Lincoln) made by Ford.
Posted on: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 07:24:06 +0000
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