February 22
February 22
George Washington is born
On February 22, 1732, George Washington is born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the first of six children of Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. (Augustine had three additional children from his…
A Year In History: 1732
This Year in History:
1732
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
December 19
December 19
Benjamin Franklin’s “Poor Richard’s Almanack” is published
On December 19, 1732, Benjamin Franklin of Philadelphia first published Poor Richard’s Almanack. The book, filled with proverbs preaching industry and prudence, was published continuously for 25 years and became…
