Notable people born on February 22

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People born on this day

George WashingtonFounding Father and first U.S. president (1732–1799)Born in 1732 · View source ↗1732

Steve IrwinAustralian zookeeper, conservationist and TV personality (1962-2006)Born in 1962 · View source ↗1962

Luis BuñuelSpanish-Mexican filmmaker (1900–1983)Born in 1900 · View source ↗1900

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on February 22, 2026

Moon phaseWaxing crescentCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction28 %

Distance to the Moon371,500 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacPiscesTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. Maximianus of RavennaA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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