National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for September 22, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
September 22, 2026 celebrates National Ice Cream Cone Day, plus 13 more.
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The Autumnal Equinox in September ushers in a change of season. It is observed annually when the sun can be seen directly overhead along the equator. The day marks the end of summer and beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
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September 22 focuses on raising awareness and sharing education about all 50 states and their capitals on National States and Capitals Day.
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September 22 is National Brown Butter Day! This saucy food holiday celebrates the delicious results of transforming simple butter into a culinary delight.
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On September 22, National Online Recovery Day reminds us that quality substance abuse treatment and recovery support is available entirely online – offering the highest level of privacy and accessibility, in order to reach the millions of people who really need it.
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National Legwear Day on September 22nd coincides perfectly with the beautiful changing leaves. The air is getting cooler, and fashion magazines are covering the best of fall style.
Read the full story →People born on September 22
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.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
Self-care Awareness Month
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National Suicide Prevention Month
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National Recovery Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month
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National Mushroom Month
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National Potato Month
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Self-improvement Month
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National Preparedness Month
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National Library Card Sign-up Month
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National Chicken Month
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National Coupon Month
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Better Breakfast Month
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