when was george washington born

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, according to the Gregorian calendar. At the time of his birth, the Julian calendar was in use, which recorded his birthdate as February 11, 1731. When Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752, the date shifted to February 22, 1732. Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, at his father's plantation on Pope's Creek.