February 22, 1732 is the date of George Washington’s birth. Below are other interesting events or achievements which
occurred on that day in American history:
1630: Popcorn is invented by Quadequina within Massachusetts
Bay Colony
1631: First Thanksgiving is celebrated in Massachusetts Bay Colony
1819: Spain cedes its land in Florida to the United States
by signing the Florida Purchase Treaty
1856: Republican Party holds its first national meeting in
Pittsburgh, PA
1879: Frank Winfield Woolworth establishes the first variety
chain store in Utica, NY
1944: With U.S. Marines taking Parry Island, Allied control
of Marshall Islands during World War II is complete
1966: Over 1100 Communist troops are killed in Operation
White Wing during Vietnam War
Source: ON THIS DAY IN AMERICA, by John Wagman
Posted by: Dr. Samuel B. Hoff, Delaware State University
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