September 22 in History
September 22 is the birthday of Coco Yoshizawa (2009) and the anniversary of the death of Roy Clay (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for September 22, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary was born in 1013, while He Jin, Chinese general and regent died in 189.
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Famous people born on September 22
Famous people who died on September 22
2024
Fredric Jameson (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American academic and literary critic (1934–2024)
2023
Altemio Sanchez (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American serial killer and serial rapist (1958–2023)
2015
Yogi Berra (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American baseball player, manager, and coach (1925–2015)
2014
Erik van der Wurff (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Dutch pianist, composer and arranger (1945–2014)
2014
Hans E. Wallman (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Swedish entrepreneur, composer, director, author, producer and executive
2012
Hector Abhayavardhana (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Sri Lankan Trotskyist theoretician (1919–2012)
What happened on September 22
- 2024
Anura Kumara Dissanayake is elected as the 9th President Of Sri Lanka.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2013
At least 75 people are killed in a suicide bombing at a Christian church in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
Twenty-three people were killed in a maglev train collision in Lathen, Germany.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
An E-3B AWACS crashes outside Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska after multiple bird strikes to two of the four engines soon after takeoff; all 24 on board are killed.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
The Nagerkovil school bombing is carried out by the Sri Lanka Air Force in which at least 34 die, most of them ethnic Tamil schoolchildren.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
A barge strikes a railroad bridge near Mobile, Alabama, causing the deadliest train wreck in Amtrak history. Forty-seven passengers are killed.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
A Transair Georgian Airlines Tu-154 is shot down by a missile in Sukhumi, Georgia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
The Dead Sea Scrolls are made available to the public for the first time.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1981
During a military exercise, a Turkish Air Force Northrop F-5 crashes in Babaeski as a result of pilot error, killing one crew member and also 65 soldiers on the ground.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1980
Iraq invades Iran, sparking the nearly eight year Iran–Iraq War.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1979
A bright flash, resembling the detonation of a nuclear weapon, is observed near the Prince Edward Islands. Its cause is never determined.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1976
Red Dye No. 4 is banned by the US Food and Drug Administration after it is discovered that it causes tumors in the bladders of dogs.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1975
Sara Jane Moore tries to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford, but is foiled by the Secret Service.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1966
Twenty-four people are killed when Ansett-ANA Flight 149 crashes in Winton, Queensland, Australia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1965
The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 between India and Pakistan over Kashmir ends after the United Nations calls for a ceasefire and after a last engagement near Dograi.
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Editor's picks
Born on September 22
- 1013 — Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary (died 1075)
- 1211 — Ibn Khallikan, Iraqi scholar and judge (died 1282)
- 1373 — Thomas le Despenser, 1st Earl of Gloucester (died 1400)
Died on September 22
- 189 — He Jin, Chinese general and regent (born 135)
- 530 — Pope Felix IV
- 904 — Zhao Zong, emperor of the Tang Dynasty (born 867)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for September 22
Quick answers
Who was born on September 22? Coco Yoshizawa (2009), Jessie Murph (2004), Stephen Crichton (2000).
Who died on September 22? Roy Clay (2024), Fredric Jameson (2024), Altemio Sanchez (2023).
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