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Today in History September 22


1776 American Captain Nathan Hale is hanged as a spy by the British in New York City; his last words are reputed to have been, "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country."

1862 President Abraham Lincoln issues a proclamation calling for all slaves within the rebel states to be freed on January 1, a political move that helps keep the British from intervening on the side of the South.

1869 The Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first professional baseball team, arrive in San Francisco after a rollicking, barnstorming tour of the West.

1915 Xavier University, the first African-American Catholic college, opens in New Orleans, Louisiana.

1970 President Richard M. Nixon signs a bill giving the District of Columbia representation in the U.S. Congress.

1975 Sara Jane Moore attempts to assassinate US President Gerald Ford, the second attempt on his life in less than three weeks.

1980 The Iran-Iraq War begins as Iraq invades Iran; lasting until August 1988, it was the longest conventional war of the 20th century.



Born on September 22


1958 Joan Jett, singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actress ("I Love Rock 'n' Roll").