Here are five interesting facts about October 23 in Indiana history:

1. In 1860, Abraham Lincoln visited Indianapolis on October 23 as part of his campaign for the presidency. He delivered a speech at the State Fairgrounds, which attracted thousands of people from all over Indiana.

2. On October 23, 1905, the first homecoming football game at Indiana University took place. The Hoosiers defeated Northwestern with a final score of 11-0.

3. A devastating F4 tornado swept through the city of Muncie on October 23, 1973. The tornado caused extensive damage and killed five people.

4. The Indiana Pacers played their first game at Market Square Arena on October 23, 1974. They defeated the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 129-120.

5. On October 23, 2004, the Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning broke the NFL record for most touchdown passes in a season. He threw his 41st touchdown pass of the season against the Kansas City Chiefs, breaking Dan Marino's record.