1. George Washington's Birthday - February 22nd is the birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States. In Massachusetts, Washington's birthday was traditionally recognized as a state holiday until it was replaced by Presidents' Day in 1971.

2. Birth of the Massachusetts Bay Colony - February 22, 1630, is the date that the ship Lyon arrived in Salem, Massachusetts, with John Winthrop and the first Puritan settlers who founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

3. Salem's African-American Community - February 22, 1802, marked the birth of Sarah Parker Remond in Salem, Massachusetts. She was a noted abolitionist, suffragist, and speaker who was active in the anti-slavery movement in Massachusetts and England.

4. Massachusetts Constitutional Convention - February 22, 1917, saw the convening of the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention, which was tasked with rewriting the state's constitution. The convention was successful in passing a new constitution that modernized the state's government.

5. Boston Arts Festival Founded - February 22, 1955, was the founding date of the Boston Arts Festival, an annual celebration of the arts that featured performances, exhibitions, and displays. The festival was a popular event in the city for several decades until it was discontinued in the 1990s.