George Washington By Nicole Uribe Feb 22, 1732 Day George Washington was born Apr 19, 1775 The day the revolutionary war started. Apr 19, 1775 Was commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War Sep 3, 1783 The Revolutionary war ended. Apr 30, 1789 George Washington became the first U.S president. Dec 14, 1799 The day George Washington died.