This question is not quite so simple as most seems to think (though one answer was very close).
Actually, if there was a current calendar in the room where Washington was born, it would have read;
February 11, 1731.
That's because, when he was born, Britain and her colonies were style observing the Old Style (Julian) calendar, which was 11 days behind the."New Style" (Gregorian) calendar
that we all now operate under.
Also, the old calendar observed New Year's on March 25, rather than in January -- that is, December 31, 1731 was followed by January 1, 1731. Hence 1732 was not counted as having started yet when Washington was born
Under the new calendar then, the date would have been February 22, 1732. So when Britain finally switched to the new calendar in September 1752, many dates (including the birth dates of people living at that time) were adjusted to the new calendar.
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library/article.aspx?article=3384
For further explanation of the two calendars, and the change made in 1752, see:
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library/article.aspx?article=3358
Not surprisingly, the two calendars caused confusion for many in the 18th century, and people disagreed about when to observe dates from before the change. Some individuals insisted on referring to these things by the old date, others revised the old dates. Apparently Washington accepted the revised date in his later years. The confusion and resolution of this matter as far as Washington's birthday.is discussed here:
http://www.sons-of-liberty-sar.org/birthday.html
2007-03-21 21:27:21
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answered by bruhaha 7
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George Washington was born Feburary 22, 1732.
2007-03-21 18:29:19
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answered by asmith1022_2006 5
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February 22, 1732 in westmoreland, Virginia to Augustine Washington and Mary Ball Washington
2007-03-21 18:25:54
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answered by Jose G 3
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2/11/1732 in Pope's Creek(wakefield) VA.
3 Brothers 2 Sisters 2 Half Brothers and 1Half Sister
Died 12/14/1799 Mount Vernon,Va.
2007-03-21 18:37:39
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answered by Anonymous
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You could have probably just Googled it, but I did it for you:
Born on February 22nd, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
You can check the website if you have any more questions about him.
2007-03-21 18:29:38
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answered by Lauren 5
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in westmoreland county , Va
2007-03-21 18:29:47
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answered by mktrucking@sbcglobal.net 1
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