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Sunday, 22 February 2026

Day 53 of 2026  ·  312 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 08
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★ Born on this day 4 entries

1732
George Washington, Father figure for US, President from (1789 - 1796)
US Politics & Government 294 yrs ago
1749
Johann Nikolaus Forkel, musicologist & first biographer of Bach
US 277 yrs ago
1932
Edward Kennedy
US Military & War 94 yrs ago
1950
Julius Irving, better known as Dr. J. another basketball legend.
US Sport 76 yrs ago

► Events on this day 1 entry

1900
Hawaii becomes a US Territory.
US Geography & Exploration 126 yrs ago