February 22

    What happened on February 22 in history

    3 events fall on February 22, from 1732 to 1980. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on February 22

    1. 1732

      George Washington is born

      The future first president is born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1879

      Woolworth opens his first store

      A five-cent shop in Utica fails; the second, in Lancaster, starts a retail empire.

      Read about Edison's Light Bulb Demonstration, Menlo ParkPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1980

      The Miracle on Ice

      American amateurs beat the Soviet ice hockey team at Lake Placid.

      Play the 20th century round

    Guess where and when

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