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 executed by the British for spying during the American Revolutionary War.
1980
Iraq invaded Iran, marking the start of the Iran–Iraq War.
1960
The Mali Federation was dissolved; the Republic of Mali was formed.
1975
Sara Jane Moore attempted to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford; the attempt failed.
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