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.

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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.

    Play 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