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Are you sure you know about the birthday of George Washington? We challenge you to take this quiz if you do! He was the first president of the United States of America. A day is usually chosen between February 15 to 21 to celebrate and honor him. The day is regarded as a federal holiday in the country. Here is a super quiz you would love!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    When was the day celebrated in 1999?

    • A.

      February 16

    • B.

      February 15 

    • C.

      February 20

    • D.

      February 18

    Correct Answer
    B. February 15 
  • 2. 

    When was George Washington celebrated in 1998?

    • A.

      February 20

    • B.

      February 18

    • C.

      February 15

    • D.

      February 16

    Correct Answer
    D. February 16
    Explanation
    George Washington was celebrated on February 16 in 1998.

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  • 3. 

    When was George Washington celebrated in 2002?

    • A.

      February 17

    • B.

      February 18

    • C.

      April 12 

    • D.

      April 19

    Correct Answer
    B. February 18
    Explanation
    George Washington was celebrated on February 18 in 2002. This date is significant because it is the observed date of Presidents' Day, which honors the birthday of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Presidents' Day is typically celebrated on the third Monday in February, and in 2002, this fell on February 18. Therefore, this is the correct answer choice.

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  • 4. 

    When was George Washington born?

    • A.

      February 12, 1732 

    • B.

      February 19, 1734 

    • C.

      February 13, 1733

    • D.

      February 11, 1731 

    Correct Answer
    D. February 11, 1731 
  • 5. 

    When was the federal holiday honoring Washington originally implemented by legislation?

    • A.

      1739

    • B.

      1783

    • C.

      1879

    • D.

      1781

    Correct Answer
    C. 1879
  • 6. 

    When was the holiday shifted to the third Monday of February? 

    • A.

      January 12, 1978

    • B.

      January 11, 1978

    • C.

      January 1, 1971

    • D.

      April 4, 1971

    Correct Answer
    C. January 1, 1971
    Explanation
    The holiday was shifted to the third Monday of February on January 1, 1971.

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  • 7. 

    When did the first attempt to create the Presidents Day occur? 

    • A.

      1952

    • B.

      1951

    • C.

      1955

    • D.

      1959

    Correct Answer
    B. 1951
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1951. This is the year when the first attempt to create Presidents Day occurred.

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  • 8. 

    Where was the President's day first created? 

    • A.

      California 

    • B.

      Utah 

    • C.

      Las Vegas 

    • D.

      Texas 

    Correct Answer
    A. California 
    Explanation
    The President's Day was first created in California.

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  • 9. 

    Who made the first attempt to form the President's Day National Committee? 

    • A.

      John Walker 

    • B.

      Harold Wicks 

    • C.

      Harold Fisher 

    • D.

      John Stewart 

    Correct Answer
    C. Harold Fisher 
    Explanation
    Harold Fisher made the first attempt to form the President's Day National Committee.

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  • 10. 

    Where is the President's Day celebration normally held throughout February in the USA?  

    • A.

      Tucson 

    • B.

      Columbus 

    • C.

      Dayton 

    • D.

      Alexandria 

    Correct Answer
    D. Alexandria 
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