Why is George Washington's official birthday celebration held on February 22 when he was actually born on February 11?
2006-09-03 17:22:40 · 5 answers · asked by True Blood 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Jokes & Riddles
because we lost 11 days when we changed from Julian to Gregorian calendar during his lifetime. So Washington celebrated his birthday 11 days later to make it a year after his last birthday.
2006-09-03 17:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our government combined the celebration of George Washington and Abraham Lincolns birthday.s into one so they could add Martin Luther Kings birthday to the federal holidays.
2006-09-03 17:37:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think washington and lincoln birthdays were combined or something... but I didnt do well in history in school.. but I think the 2 presidents days are combined somehow.
2006-09-03 17:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by tootsie38 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check it out --
http://sc94.ameslab.gov/tour/gwash.html
2006-09-03 17:25:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
who cares... her's dead
2006-09-03 17:25:50 · answer #5 · answered by papa'll kick ur ass 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋