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September 22
Events on This Day
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1862
151 years ago
During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, which grants legal freedom to enslaved African Americans.
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1961
52 years ago
President John F. Kennedy signs legislation establishing the Peace Corps, which aims to improve the lives of people in less developed countries.
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1994
19 years ago
The TV sitcom Friends debuts. It goes on to become a 10-season megahit with a cast that includes Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc.
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2004
9 years ago
The Federal Communications Commission fines CBS a record $550,000 over Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction during the Super Bowl halftime show.
September 22
Born on This Day
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Joan Jett
Joan Jett
Singer / 1958 -
As frontwoman for The Runaways, Joan Jett became a female pioneer in the male-dominated world of rock music. She is also a songwriter and producer.
Born: September 22, 1958
Age: 54 years old
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation: Singer -
Andrea Bocelli
- In these groups:
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Singers
- Famous Pianists
Andrea Bocelli
Pianist, Singer / 1958 -
Andrea Bocelli is a tenor singer who has had great popular success and is known for his work with Luciano Pavarotti.
1958 | 54 years old
Pianist, Singer -
Paul Muni
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- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Famous Virgoans
Paul Muni
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1895 - 1967
American actor Paul Muni is best known for his film and stage portrayals of noted historical figures. He was nominated five times for the Academy Awards.
1895 | 71 years old
Film Actor, Television Actor -
Scott Baio
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- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actors
Scott Baio
Television Actor, Television Producer / 1960 -
Scott Baio is a comedic actor and former teen heartthrob best known for his television roles as Chachi on Happy Days and as Charles on Charles in Charge.
Born: September 22, 1960
Age: 52 years old
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Tommy Lasorda
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- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Baseball Players
- Famous Coaches
Tommy Lasorda
Baseball Player, Coach / 1927 -
Tommy Lasorda is an American baseball manager best known for successfully managing the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1977 to 1996.
1927 | 85 years old
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Nick Cave
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- Famous People Named Nick
- Famous People Born in 1957
Nick Cave
Musician, Writer / 1957 -
Australian singer-songwriter Nick Cave made it big with his bands the Birthday Party and the Bad Seeds, and albums like 1982's Junkyard.
1957 | 55 years old
Musician, Writer
September 22
Died on This Day
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Eddie Fisher
- In these groups:
- Rags to Riches
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Leos
Eddie Fisher
Singer / 1928 - 2010
Singer Eddie Fisher topped the charts in the 1950s and made headlines when he left wife Debbie Reynolds to become Elizabeth Taylor's fourth husband.
Died: September 22, 2010
Age: 82 years old
Place: Berkeley, California , United States
Occupation: Singer -
George C. Scott
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- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- People Who Played Scrooge
George C. Scott
Film Actor / 1927 - 1999
American actor George C. Scott starred in films and on Broadway during his 40-year career. In 1970, he won an Oscar for his portrayal of George S. Patton.
1999 | 71 years old
Film Actor -
Nathan Hale
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Spies
- Famous Military Leaders
Nathan Hale
Warrior, Spy / 1755 - 1776
Nathan Hale graduated from Yale University in 1773, joined the American Revolution and was hanged by the British for espionage in 1776.
1776 | 21 years old
Spy -
Irving Berlin
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- Name Changers
- Best Song Oscar Winners
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Irving Berlin
Songwriter / 1888 - 1989
Irving Berlin was one of the most prolific and popular songwriters of the 20th century, counting among his many hits "White Christmas" and "Cheek to Cheek."
Died: November 22, 1989
Age: 101 years old
Place: New York, New York , United States
Occupation: Songwriter -
Marcel Marceau
- In these groups:
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Arians
- Famous Actors
Marcel Marceau
Actor, Artist / 1923 - 2007
Marcel Marceau was best known for his work as a mime artist in France.
2007 | 84 years old
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Isaac Stern
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Isaac
- Famous Grammy Winners
Isaac Stern
Musician / 1920 - 2001
Musician, Isaac Stern was a famous violinist and was responsible for discovering Yo-Yo Ma.
2001 | 81 years old
Musician
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Caesar Augustus
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Emperors
- Famous Royalty
Caesar Augustus
Emperor / 63 - 14
Caesar Augustus, or Octavian, became the first emperor of the Roman Empire after Julius Caesar died. The country was peaceful under Augustus's rule.September 23, 63
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E. Franklin Frazier
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Libras
- Famous Sociologists
E. Franklin Frazier
Sociologist / 1894 - 1962
Sociologist E. Franklin Frazier blazed a trail in the 1940s and 50s for African American academics who studied black culture.
September 24, 1894
Sociologist -
José Figueres Ferrer
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- Famous Libras
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José Figueres Ferrer
World Leader / 1906 - 1990
Moderate socialist Costa Rican statesman José Figueres Ferrer served as president of a governing junta and later as constitutional president of Costa Rica.
September 25, 1906
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Johnny Appleseed
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Johnny Appleseed
Folk Hero / 1774 - 1845
U.S. pioneer and folk hero Johnny Appleseed collected apple seeds from cider presses in Pennsylvania then traveled west, planting the seeds along the way.
September 26, 1774
Folk Hero
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Maria Bartiromo
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Maria Bartiromo
News Anchor, Journalist / 1967 -
Maria Bartiromo is best known for her rise on the CNBC financial network.
September 11, 1967
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Harry Connick Jr.
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Harry Connick Jr.
Film Actor, Songwriter, Pianist, Singer / 1967 -
Charitable New Orleans heartthrob Harry Connick, Jr. is popularly known as both a jazz musician and an actor.
September 11, 1967
Film Actor, Songwriter, Pianist, Singer
