George Washington lived from Friday, February 22, 1732 (Gregorian) until Wednesday, December 14, 1799.
(At the time and place that George Washington was born, the Julian calendar was still in use. February 22, 1732 is his date of birth on the Gregorian calendar. His date of birth on the Julian calendar was February 11, 1731/2.)
Actually, Dec 14 1799 was a Saturday, not a Wednesday. This was verified using the site: daystilmybirthday.com. This site also said that if had lived for 100,000 days he would have been able to celebrate it on 7th December 2005 (age 273 years and 289 days)!
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12/3/1776
George Washington's birthday.
presedents day refers to George Washington's birthday.
Monday George Washington's 278th birthday
One might think so, but no. The federal holiday is to commemorate the birthday of George Washington and the proper name for it is actually Washington's Birthday.
January 5th, 1964 was the date of George Washington Carver's death.
The holiday is in celebration of his birthday and achievements. Actually, Presidents' Day is the Monday between Abraham Lincoln's (February 12) and George Washington's (February 22) birthdays. It celebrates BOTH men. That's why it's Presidents' Day and not President's Day...more than one president.
President's Day. It also celebrates George Washington's birthday.
Presidents' Day (officially known as "Washington's Birthday", but also known as "President's Day" and "Presidents Day") commemorates the accomplishments of the various Presidents of the United States.It mostly honors presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
It's President's Day, but more specifically, George Washington's birthday.