Every year, Woolworth’s Day is celebrated on February 22 to commemorate Woolworth’s great ‘Five Cent Store.’ The day takes place in honor of the pioneers of Woolworth
History
Frank W. Woolworth is known as the pioneer of the Woolworths business and was born in 1852 in the U.S. Frank W. Woolworth was an entrepreneur who started the concept of buying products directly from the manufacturer and started selling them at his rate to remove the middleman. In 1879, he started a Woolworth’s Grand Five Cents Store in New York.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February 22 | Thursday |
| 2025 | February 22 | Saturday |
| 2026 | February 22 | Sunday |
| 2027 | February 22 | Monday |
| 2028 | February 22 | Tuesday |
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FAQs
How much was five cents in 1879??
$1.5.