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Today in History - February 22 George Washington’s Birthday
Feb 22, 2026

George Washington, the first president of the United States, was born on February 22, 1732. His birthday is celebrated as a federal holiday in the United States along with Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on “Washington’s Birthday” — the Monday before Washington’s…

Battle of Yorktown Leads to Treaty With Great Britain
Feb 20, 2026

By David Vergun This year marks the nation's 250th birthday, celebrating the Declaration of Independence. To attain independence, the Americans would have to win the Revolutionary War against Great Britain, which previously governed the 13 colonies. The war lasted from…

Greece man pleads guilty to threatening FBI agent and family
Feb 19, 2026

ROCHESTER, N.Y.–U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Steven L. Ploof, 48, of Greece, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Meredith A. Vacca to threatening to assault a member of the immediate family of a Federal law enforcement officer…

Today in History - February 18 - Charleston Surrenders
Feb 18, 2026

The mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, surrendered control of the city to Union Brigadier General Alexander Schimmelfennig at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 1865. With commanding General William T. Sherman’s arrival imminent, evacuation of the city began on February…