Some dates seem to carry a certain weight in history. February 22 is one of them. Across centuries, it has marked the birth of influential leaders, the signing of key treaties, acts of resistance during wartime, unforgettable sporting moments and major scientific advances. Here is a look at five notable events connected to this day.
Birth of George Washington (1732)
George Washington, born on February 22, 1732, in Virginia, later became the first president of the United States in 1789 after leading the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolution.
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Adams–OnÃs Treaty signed (1819)
The Adams-OnÃs Treaty was signed on February 22, 1819, as Spain ceded Florida to the United States. The treaty came into effect in 1821, resolving border disputes between the two nations.
Execution of White Rose members (1943)
On this day in 1943, Munich witnessed the execution of Hans Scholl and Sophie Scholl, two German student activists who had been distributing leaflets against the Nazi regime. The two were part of the White Rose resistance movement, whose bravery has inspired generations as a symbol of moral courage during World War II.
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'Miracle on Ice' (1980)
During the Lake Placid Winter Olympics, the United States men's ice hockey team made history on February 22, 1980, by defeating the Soviet Union in a game that would go down in history as the "Miracle on Ice."
Dolly the Sheep announcement (1997)
Scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland announced on February 22, 1997, that they had successfully cloned a sheep named Dolly from an adult somatic cell. The achievement opened up a Pandora's box of debates about the ethics of cloning.
