Washington's Birthday: Federal Holiday, History And Facts Quiz!
Washington's Birthday is a Federal Holiday for the honor of the first president, George Washington, who was the first president of the United States. He was loved by many, and he was a great president. He represents the foundation of American Democracy. What do you know about Washington's Birthday and History! Try this quiz to find out.
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![What year was George Washington's birthday, became paid holidays for all employees of the federal government, including individuals who work outside of Washington, D.C? - ProProfs]( "What year was George Washington's birthday, became paid holidays for all employees of the federal government, including individuals who work outside of Washington, D.C?")
What year was George Washington's birthday, became paid holidays for all employees of the federal government, including individuals who work outside of Washington, D.C?- A.
1879
- B.
1880
- C.
1885
- D.
1890
- 2.
![What year did the British Empire switch to the Gregorian calendar? - ProProfs]( "What year did the British Empire switch to the Gregorian calendar?")
What year did the British Empire switch to the Gregorian calendar?- A.
1752
- B.
1755
- C.
1762
- D.
1772
- 3.
![When was the federal holiday shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act? - ProProfs]( "When was the federal holiday shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act?")
When was the federal holiday shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act?- A.
January 1, 1971
- B.
January 5,1971
- C.
January 15, 1971
- D.
January 20, 1971
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![Which of these is also known as Washington's Birthday? - ProProfs]( "Which of these is also known as Washington's Birthday?")
Which of these is also known as Washington's Birthday?- A.
Valentine day
- B.
Independence Day
- C.
President day
- D.
People's day
- 5.
![Why is Washington's Birthday celebrated every year? - ProProfs]( "Why is Washington's Birthday celebrated every year?")
Why is Washington's Birthday celebrated every year?- A.
To remind people about him
- B.
To honour him
- C.
Do more free holidays
- D.
None of the above
- 6.
![What did they call George Washington? - ProProfs]( "What did they call George Washington?")
What did they call George Washington?- A.
Father of all nation
- B.
Father of his country
- C.
Father unlimited
- D.
Father of united state
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![What year was George Washington born? - ProProfs]( "What year was George Washington born?")
What year was George Washington born?- A.
1731
- B.
1732
- C.
1733
- D.
1734
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![Who was the first to designate Washington's original birth date as a national holiday? - ProProfs]( "Who was the first to designate Washington's original birth date as a national holiday?")
Who was the first to designate Washington's original birth date as a national holiday?- A.
Lyndon
- B.
Kennedy
- C.
John
- D.
Chester Alan
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![When was Washington's Birthday first celebrated as a holiday in the District of Columbia? - ProProfs]( "When was Washington's Birthday first celebrated as a holiday in the District of Columbia?")
When was Washington's Birthday first celebrated as a holiday in the District of Columbia?- A.
1880
- B.
1882
- C.
1885
- D.
1888
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![Which of Martha Washington's grandchildren got married on George Washington's Birthday? - ProProfs]( "Which of Martha Washington's grandchildren got married on George Washington's Birthday?")
Which of Martha Washington's grandchildren got married on George Washington's Birthday?- A.
Elizabeth Parke
- B.
Elena Parke
- C.
Martha Parke
- D.
Eleanor Parke
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