In History, Today on September 22

Global climate strikes take place in over 150 countries, inspired by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, with millions of people demanding action on climate change.

The government of New Zealand announced that it would become the first country in the world to ensure paid leave for victims of domestic violence, passing a landmark bill.

Volkswagen admitted to cheating emissions tests in the United States, leading to the 'Dieselgate' scandal.

Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) won the German federal election, securing her a third term as Chancellor of Germany.

The Palestinian Authority submitted a bid for full membership in the United Nations, seeking recognition of Palestinian statehood.

The United Arab Emirates announced its first-ever nuclear energy agreement with a consortium of foreign nations led by the United States, France, and South Korea, marking a significant step in the country's bid to diversify energy sources.

The F-14 Tomcat fighter jet was officially retired from the United States Navy after 32 years of service.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption, a landmark international treaty aimed at combating corruption globally.

David Hempleman-Adams became the first person to cross the Atlantic Ocean in an open wicker basket hot air balloon.

The United States Congress passed a joint resolution authorizing the use of military force against those responsible for the attacks on September 11, 2001, which laid the groundwork for the War in Afghanistan.

A Northern Railway train crash in Khanna, Punjab, India kills 75 people.

The Dead Sea Scrolls are made available to the public for the first time.

The Iran-Iraq War began as Iraqi forces invaded western Iran, leading to a prolonged and devastating conflict that lasted until 1988.

Sara Jane Moore attempts to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford in San Francisco, California.

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 ended after the United Nations called for a ceasefire, which was accepted by both India and Pakistan.

The North American XB-70 Valkyrie, a prototype supersonic bomber, made its first flight.

The USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is launched.

The Soviet Union detonated its first atomic bomb, known as 'RDS-1' or 'First Lightning', at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan, marking the beginning of the nuclear arms race.

The Bulgarian Declaration of Independence was issued, proclaiming Bulgaria's total independence from the Ottoman Empire. This event led to Bulgaria asserting itself as a fully sovereign state and adopting the title of Tsardom.

The first issue of National Geographic Magazine is published.

U.S. President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that as of January 1, 1863, all slaves in Confederate states would be free.

Joseph Smith claimed to have discovered the golden plates, which would later be translated into the Book of Mormon.

Nathan Hale, an American Revolutionary War soldier, was executed by the British for espionage.

The Tuscarora War began with a raid by Native American tribes on colonial settlements in North Carolina.

The last executions of the Salem witch trials took place, with eight people hanged for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts.

The Treaty of Basel was signed, ending the Swabian War between the Swiss Confederation and the Holy Roman Empire.

The Battle of Saule took place, where joint forces of the Livonian Brothers of the Sword and other crusaders suffered a significant defeat by the pagan Samogitians and Semigallians.

The Battle of Dara concludes with a decisive victory for the Byzantine Empire over the Sassanid Empire.

The Battle of Satala takes place, where the Byzantine forces under Sittas defeat the Sassanid Persians.