On This Day — 22 September Important historical events that happened on this date 1862 U.S. President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. 1776 Nathan Hale was e…

On This Day — September 21 Notable events and milestones in history 1792 The French monarchy was abolished and the First French Republic was proclaimed. 1937 J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbi…