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What Happened on September 22, 1862

Historical Events

Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

US President Abraham Lincoln issues preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, threatening to free all enslaved people in the rebel southern states if those states fail to re-join the Union by January 1, 1863 [1]

1862 Highlights

About September 22, 1862

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo