International observance days, weeks, and months for September 22, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
September 22, 2026 celebrates World Narcolepsy Day, plus 2 more. Every year on September 22nd, World Narcolepsy Day spreads awareness for this chronic sleep disorder. It’s also a day for those who have narcolepsy to share their stories on social media.
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On September 22nd, World Rhino Day celebrates five species of rhinos around the world. From a conservation perspective, the day raises awareness of the plight of these beautiful beasts.
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September 22 marks the International Day of Radiant Peace. The goal of observing this day is to increase awareness about Radiant Peace and promote Radiant Peace projects around the world.
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Chemical engineer who developed the BET Theory (measuring surface area of porous materials).
The first female airline stewardess in the U.S.
Voice actor of Mr. Ed and Red Ryder.
The first Black placekicker in American football.
1970s singer of the hit You Light Up My Life.
Events that occurred on September 22 throughout history
Martha Corey, Mary Eastey, Alice Parker, Mary Parker, Ann Pudeator, Wilmot Redd, Margaret Scott, and Samuel Wardwell are hanged in the Salem witch trials. They are last of the accused to be prosecuted.
Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during the American Revolution. he was captured behind British lines in New York while collecting intelligence for General George Washington.
The U.S. Postmaster General office is established with Benjamin Franklin appointed as its first leader.
Abraham Lincoln releases a preliminary version of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Proclamation declared all enslaved people in states or parts of states still in rebellion would be declared forever free.
Sara Jane Moore tries to assassinate President Gerald Ford outside the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, California.
The Dead Sea Scrolls are made available to the public for the first time. The digitized scrolls were made available online after a partnership between Israel Museum and Google was formed.