Famous Birthdays
- Cornelius Stribling, American Naval Commander (Mexican–American War, Civil War), born in Pendleton, South Carolina (d. 1880)
Famous Deaths
- George Wilhelm Gruber, German composer, dies on 67th birthday
- Joseph Lederer, German monastery composer, dies at 63
Died in 1796 1796 Highlights
About September 22, 1796
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 227 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Virgo