President George Washington's Birthday
About George Washington's Birthday
When is George Washington's Birthday? This special day is always February 22
George Washington’s birthday is today. The “Father of His Country”, George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. He became commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775 and fought a long and arduous war for freedom from British rule. The war was finally over in 1781, when the Continental Army with the help of the French, forced British General Cornwallis to surrender at Yorktown.
In 1787, Washington was unanimously elected president by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. He took the oath of office in 1789. He served two terms of office from 1789 until 1797.
After the presidency, Washington retired to his home in Mount Vernon, Virginia where he died on December 14, 1799, of a throat infection.
Quiz: What is George Washington’s most famous quote? Answer
George Washington Trivia
- His first career as an adult was as a professional surveyor.
- He led the Continental Army to victory over British forces in the Revolutionary War.
- He owned a whiskey distillery.
- He was the first President of the United States of America.
- Washington had no children. It is speculated that he was infertile.
- He served two terms.
- He did not have a middle name.
- His hair was all real.
How to Celebrate George Washington's Birthday
- Read a history book on George Washington.
- Learn more about the Revolutionary War.
- Have a piece of cherry pie.
Today's Quote
“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.” – – George Washington
Fun Stuff
This Day in History
Importantly, George Washington’s Birthday falls on this date. However, there are other important events that happened on this day. Here are some of them:
- John Reid, the “Father of American Golf”, demonstrates golf in a cow pasture in Yonkers, NY. (1888)
- The inaugural Daytona 500 race is run. (1959)
- Actress Drew Barrymore was born on this day in 1975.
More February 22 Holidays
Besides George Wasington’s Birthday, here are more February 22 holidays and events we are certain you will enjoy:
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