CHICAGO (WLS) -- This is not your average Tuesday... because it's "Twosday."
Today's date on the calendar is 2/22/22, a palindrome that reads the same forwards and backwards, all comprised of the same number, and falling on the day that bears its name.
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Babies who came into this world today have an even more special birthdate than their parents anticipated. Mia Grace Damian was born at Northwestern Medicine's Prentice Women's Hospital at 12:45 a.m. to Alex and Frank Damian.
"We didn't even realize the significance of the date until we were getting admitted to the hospital," said Alex Damian. "We were like, she could be born on 2/22/22."
Happy 'Twosday!' The rare circ*mstance of 2/22/22 occurring on a Tuesday won't happen again for another 400 years.
The new parents said their daughter was actually due on the 27th, but labor started several days early.
And Amita Health announced a particularly auspicious birth, with mom Reem Ghunaim and dad Arafat Ighneim of Bridgeview welcoming their daughter Amany at 2:22 p.m. at AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center Chicago.
"This morning when we came to the hospital we said, we hope we get 2 o'clock, 2/22, and we got it!" Ighneim said.
Joanne Huerta and Mike Sakyra's second son also made his debut today, to his grandmother's delighter.
"I was having contractions all day yesterday and she was like, 'Hold it 'til midnight, he has to be born on 2/22/22,'" Huerta said.
Others had their eye on this date long ago, and planned to celebrate it in a special way. A popular choice was weddings as many either headed to the chapel or said their vows via Zoom, like Abigail and Enrique Perez. Together for five years, Abigail said she knew this date would be special.
Cynthia Montejano also had her eye on the date for her nuptials.
"I've always loved twos," she said. "Twenty two, two, 222, and I was like, you know what? We're going to get married on 2/22/22."
Montejano said the courthouse was booked, so she and her groom picked a more memorable venue and asked the bride's best friend to officiate.
"We went to a spot where I spent a couple days with my father before he passed away," she said.
"It actually means balance and unity," said Tamye Longoria about the symbolism of Twosday's numbers. "It's actually the yin and the yang coming together. It's the unity of two people becoming one."
Cynthia and her now-husband Ricardo legally married at 2:22 p.m.
And seniors at Concord Place Assisted Living in Northlake chose this date for a party celebrating the return of more social engagements. They dressed appropriately, too, in tutus.
And all this celebration was justified. The next "Twosday," in which February 22 falls on a Tuesday, won't happen for another 400 years, in 2422.
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FAQs
It's February 22nd, otherwise known as 2-22-22, a palindrome date throughout the entire world. The date is so rare the National Weather Service says a “Twosday” won't happen again for another 400 years, in 2422.
Is the date 2-22-22 rare? ›
The date is so rare the National Weather Service says a "Twosday" won't happen again for another 400 years, in 2422.
How rare was Twosday? ›
| Twosday |
|---|
| Significance | Palindromic and ambigramic Gregorian calendar date marked by exclusivity or prevalence of digit 2; fad |
| Celebrations | Mass weddings, time capsules, sales promotions |
| Date | February 22, 2022 |
| Frequency | Every 400 years |
1 more rowThe date is considered to be auspicious in the Chinese calendar, reports the South China Morning Post, because of its even numbers, and the fact that it is a palindrome in countries that record dates as day/month/year: 22/02/2022.
What is the meaning of Happy Twosday? ›
Happy Twosday! Welcome to February 22, the day the world hits an unprecedented milestone. Not only does “Twosday” fall on a Tuesday, but consider the date itself, 22/2/22 – a number that's impossible to miss. The date 22/2/22, though striking, carries no meaning beyond its function in our particular calendar.
What does the date 2 22 22 mean spiritually? ›
Thanks to the date's repeating numbers, it's considered an angel number in numerology, or a number bearing a particular energy or universal message. In this case, the meaning of the date 2/22/22 is about connections and coming together—not just in one-on-one pairs, but among larger groups and communities, as well.
What does 2 22 mean in astrology? ›
The appearance of 222 can signal a time of reflection, focusing on duality of situations or scenarios. Is it in the stars? Free Daily and Monthly Horoscopes. Two energy is also associated with the moon, and if you are seeing lots of 222, this may be a call to be more open, expressive and vulnerable.
When was the last Twosday? ›
2-22-22: That's a fun string of numbers, and it represents a once-in-a-lifetime date! February 2, 2022, when written in month-day-year notation, is 2-22-22, a string of twos that has led some people to call the day Twosday. (Conveniently, 2-22-22 even landed on a Tuesday this time around.)
Is 2 22 22 an ambigram? ›
There aren't too many days like Tuesday, February 22, 2022 — or Twosday as some have called it. The date is a complete palindrome and an ambigram, meaning it can be read the same backwards, forwards and even upside down when viewed on a calculator.
Why is February 22 special? ›
This Day in History: February 22
On this day in 1997, a team of British scientists working under the direction of Ian Wilmut at the Roslin Institute near Edinburgh announced the birth of Dolly the sheep, the first clone of an adult mammal.
When you encounter this number, it serves as a reminder of your inner power and your ability to effect positive change in your life. Number 22 signifies that you have the strength to not only withstand life's adversities but also to transform them into opportunities for personal growth and spiritual development.
What does the number 02 22 mean spiritually? ›
222 is the number associated with balance, collaboration, love, and harmony. According to spiritual author Doreen Virtue, 222 means “Trust that everything is working out exactly as it's supposed to, with Divine blessings for everyone involved,” and “Let go and have faith.”
What is the real meaning of 2 22? ›
If you are seeing 222 often, in any setting, it means that the time has come for you to be more self-reflective, and focused on the duality of situations. Moreover, the energy of number two is also associated with the Moon, which means 222 also calls for the person to be more open, expressive and vulnerable.
What is the significance of 2.22 22? ›
The date 2-22-22 creates the Angel Number (a sequence of repeating numbers) 22222, which dictates the energy of the day. In numerology, the number 22222 is a reminder of the need for harmony and equilibrium. Think of a scale—it must be even at all times in order to work to ensure one side doesn't tip over.
Are palindrome dates lucky? ›
According to the Farmers' Almanac, palindrome dates are supposed to be lucky.
What does the day 22222 mean? ›
People across the world are celebrating 'Twosday'
For weeks, social media users have been fizzing with excitement for today's date, which is being described as Twosday. This is because it is the 22nd day of the 2nd month of the year 2022, and it also happens to fall on a Tuesday, the second day of the week.
Is 2 22 a special day? ›
Famous February 22nd birthdays include George Washington, Rachel Dratch, and Drew Barrymore. February 22nd also marks National Margarita Day and National Walking the Dog Day.
What type of date is 22/2/22? ›
22/02/2022 is not just rare, it's doubly rare The date is both a palindrome and an ambigram. This means one can read it the same way forward, backward, and upside down. If written in the British format 22//02/2022, the date becomes a palindrome and an ambigram, a pattern that is special and very rare.
What is the 2 22 22 Easter egg? ›
If you type 2/22/22 into Google and hit search, you'll unlock an Easter egg that showers digital twos and confetti on your screen. Wait until 2:22 p.m. if you really want to capture the temporal symmetry of the day. The first palindrome day of February 2022 was 2/2/22, and there are still several more to go.
