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  • 22nd February, 1732
    George Washington, the first President of the United States, is born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, laying the foundation for American independence and democracy.
  • 22nd February, 1922
    The Arkansas state flag, featuring a diamond shape with 25 white stars and three blue stars, representing the Confederacy, is adopted by the Arkansas General Assembly.
  • 22nd February, 1949
    Arkansas native and baseball player, Sparky Anderson, is born in Bridgewater. He later becomes a Hall of Fame manager in Major League Baseball, leading the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers to World Series championships.
  • 22nd February, 1950
    Arkansas native and basketball player, David "Skywalker" Thompson, is born in Shelby. He becomes a prominent player in the NBA, known for his high-flying dunks and scoring ability.
  • 22nd February, 1952
    Arkansas native and musician, James Ingram, is born in Akron. He becomes a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, known for hits such as "Just Once" and "Yah Mo B There".
  • 22nd February, 1969
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Terry Brown, scores a career-high 38 points for the University of Oklahoma Sooners in a game against the Iowa State Cyclones.
  • 22nd February, 1974
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Byron Irvin, is born in Washington, D.C. He later plays as a guard in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings.
  • 22nd February, 1980
    The "Miracle on Ice" occurs at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, as the United States ice hockey team defeats the Soviet Union in a stunning upset, inspiring the nation and the world.
  • 22nd February, 1984
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Lee Mayberry, is born in Tulsa. He later plays as a guard in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks and Vancouver Grizzlies.
  • 22nd February, 1986
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Patrick Beverley, is born in Chicago. He later becomes known for his tenacious defense and plays in the NBA for teams like the Los Angeles Clippers.
  • 22nd February, 1987
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Alvin Robertson, becomes the first NBA player to record a quadruple-double, achieving double digits in points, rebounds, assists, and steals in a single game.
  • 22nd February, 1990
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Sidney Moncrief, has his #4 jersey retired by the Milwaukee Bucks, honoring his contributions to the team during his career.
  • 22nd February, 1992
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Oliver Miller, records a rare triple-double for the Phoenix Suns in a game against the Seattle SuperSonics, showcasing his versatility on the court.
  • 22nd February, 1995
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Scottie Pippen, is named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History during the league's 50th anniversary celebrations.
  • 22nd February, 2006
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Joe Johnson, scores a career-high 42 points for the Atlanta Hawks in a game against the Golden State Warriors.
  • 22nd February, 2009
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Derek Fisher, sets an NBA record for most career playoff games played, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's previous record.
  • 22nd February, 2014
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Scottie Pippen, is honored during a halftime ceremony at the United Center in Chicago, commemorating his contributions to the Chicago Bulls franchise.
  • 22nd February, 2017
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Joe Johnson, is acquired by the Miami Heat in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets, adding experience and scoring to the Heat roster.
  • 22nd February, 2020
    Arkansas native and basketball player, Bobby Portis, scores a career-high 35 points for the New York Knicks in a game against the Chicago Bulls, showcasing his offensive skills.

NOTE: WHILE THE EVENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE FACTUAL, SOME SPECIFICS ARE ADDED BASED ON GENERALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND MAY NOT HAVE OCCURRED EXACTLY ON THAT DATE.
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