Daily Chronicle

September 22

4 Historical Records

1791CE

Birth

Michael Faraday Born

Michael Faraday was an English scientist whose discoveries in electromagnetism and electrochemistry fundamentally altered the course of science. He is credited with discovering electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism, and electrolysis, laying the groundwork for electric motor technology.

1862CE

Politics

Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

U.S. President Abraham Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, threatening to free slaves in rebellious states.

1980CE

War

Iran-Iraq War Begins

Iraq invades Iran, starting an eight-year war that causes massive casualties.

1989CE

Science

Dead Sea Scrolls Decode

A team of scholars announces the complete decoding of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

More to explore

Historical Almanac Today's Puzzle Puzzle Archive Phrase Origins