Washington's Birthday

Washington's Birthday
noun Etymology: George Washington Date: 1829 1. February 22 formerly observed as a legal holiday in most of the states of the United States 2. the third Monday in February observed as a legal holiday in most of the states of the U.S. — called also Presidents' Day

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  • Washington's Birthday — Washington’s Birthday, oder auch Presidents’ Day (dt. Tag der Präsidenten und Präsidentinnen) wird in den USA jeweils am dritten Montag im Februar gefeiert. Ursprünglich wurde der 22. Februar als Nationalfeiertag begangen, der Geburtstag von… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Washington’s Birthday — Washington s Birthday, oder auch Presidents Day (dt. Tag der Präsidenten) wird in den USA jeweils am dritten Montag im Februar gefeiert. Ursprünglich wurde der 22. Februar als Nationalfeiertag begangen, der Geburtstag von George Washington, Held… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Washington's Birthday — n. Feb. 22, George Washington s birthday: it is celebrated as a legal holiday in most states on the third Monday in February …   English World dictionary

  • Washington's Birthday — Infobox Holiday holiday name=Washington s Birthday observedby=United States date=Third Monday in February date2008=February 18 date2009=February 16 observances=Community, historical celebrations; honoring the veterans and purple heart recipients; …   Wikipedia

  • Washington's Birthday — noun the day on which George Washington is remembered • Syn: ↑February 22 • Regions: ↑United States, ↑United States of America, ↑America, ↑the States, ↑US, ↑U.S., ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • Washington's Birthday — Presidents Day Le Presidents Day, ou Presidents Day (Jour des présidents), est le nom que les américains donnent à un jour férié fédéral en l honneur des différents présidents des États Unis, officiellement désigné sous le nom de Washington s… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Washington's Birthday Celebration — infobox music festival music festival name = Washington s Birthday Celebration location = Laredo, Texas years active= 1898 Present dates = Annually; Mid January to End of February genre = Jamboozie: Rock Alternative Spanish Rock Tejano website =… …   Wikipedia

  • Washington's Birthday — noun A federal holiday in the USA celebrated on the third Monday of February, during which , especially , are celebrated or remembered. Syn: Presidents Day, George Washingtons Birthday …   Wiktionary

  • Washington's Birthday — 1. February 22, formerly observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S. in honor of the birth of George Washington. 2. See Presidents Day. * * * …   Universalium

  • Washington's Birthday — Wash′ington s Birth′day n. 1) February 22, formerly observed as a legal holiday in most states of the U.S. in honor of the birth of George Washington 2) Presidents Day …   From formal English to slang

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