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Celebrate the Bard’s Birthday with Folger Shakespeare

EventsApril 17, 2026362Views0Likes0Comments
Tomorrow, April 18th, is Shakespeare's birthday. To celebrate the occasion, head down to the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. Doors open at eleven am. It's completely free, so all you have to do is show up. Highlights of the day include: Stage combat demonstrations at 12 and 2 Shakespearean costumes and face painting Try…

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The Crazy Story of George Washington’s Birthdate

Events, HolidaysFebruary 19, 2024758Views0Likes0Comments
When George Washington was twenty-one and a half, his birth date changed. He was born on February 11, 1731, to Augustine and Mary Washington. But in 1752, eleven days disappeared, and the calendar flipped straight from Wednesday, September 2 to Thursday, September 14. This pushed his birthdate back almost a week to February 22. This…

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