Fascinating Facts about George Washington’s Birthday

George Washington’s Birthday is a national holiday that is celebrated on the third Monday of February every year in the United States. Washington’s birthday is also called the President’s Birthday in order to honor Abraham Lincoln and other presidents. Have a look at George Washington’s birthday facts to find more information about the famous President George Washington.

Fast Facts About Washington’s Birthday

The most famous Federal holiday officially called the President’s Birthday or Washington’s Birthday has a great history in the political world. Here are some interesting facts about the first President, George Washington’s birthday, his career, wealth, and lifestyle.

1. According to the ancient Julian calendar, George Washington was born in Virginia on February 11, 1731. But Britain and all its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar which made Washington’s birthday move a year and 11 days to February 22, 1732.
2. George Washington was the first president of the United States who served from 1789 to 1797 and also served as commander-in-chief in the Continental Army.
3. Washington is the only president who has the distinction of being unanimously elected by the Electoral College.
4. Each year on George Washington’s birthday, Mount Vermont will be open for the public in commemoration of the great leader. 
5. According to today’s currency value, Washington’s assets would be worth more than $500 million. He also had significant land holdings and at least 800 slaves. Regardless of his assets, he also had debt problems during his lifetime.
6. On December 13, 1799, the 67-year-old Washington was affected with a cold and sore throat. He died within 48 hours of being infected by the disease.
7. Americans started celebrating George Washington’s Birthday long before Congress declared it a federal holiday.
8. Washington himself made a style of whiskey that is now popularly known as “moonshine”. He also had a license of his own and paid taxes. 
9. The reading of George Washington’s farewell address became an annual event for the Senate. This tradition is still observed to this day.
10. In 1968, Congress passed the Monday Holiday Law to “provide uniform annual observances of certain legal public holidays on Mondays.”