1. Abraham Lincoln's Childhood Home - On February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky. However, in 1816, his family moved to southern Indiana where they lived until 1830. The Lincoln family’s first home in Indiana, known as the Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum, is located in Rockport, Indiana, and is a popular tourist destination.

2. Indiana's statehood - On February 12, 1818, the U.S. Congress passed a law that officially made Indiana the 19th state in the United States of America. To celebrate Indiana's statehood, several events are held throughout the state, including parades, flag ceremonies, and fireworks displays.

3. Indiana University - On February 12, 1820, Indiana passed a law to establish Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. The school, which is one of the largest universities in the country, has been ranked among the top 15 public universities in the United States.

4. National Anthem - On February 12, 1931, the Indiana General Assembly approved "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the National Anthem. The song, which was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814, has been sung at important national events, including the opening of the Olympics, the beginning of presidential inaugurations, and Major League Baseball games.

5. Indiana's first brewery - On February 12, 1840, Indiana's first brewery, called the Lafayette Brewing Company, was established in Lafayette, Indiana. The brewery's original owners, John and Henry Cook, used local ingredients, including Indiana-grown hops, to create their beers. Today, the brewery is still in operation and continues to use locally sourced ingredients to create its signature brews.