The word "today" was generally written as two words until the 16th Century, then as "to-day" until the early 20th Century. Learn something about everything with our daily dose of bite-sized facts! Today is Tuesday, September 22, 2026. It’s the 265 th day of the year, and we’re on week 39. Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day! Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today! We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day! Historical Events The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history. Barbados appointed Rihanna as an ambassador to the country. Rihanna went on to say that she "couldn't be more proud." The American drama TV series “Lost” premiered on ABC. It ran for six seasons, comprising of 121 episodes in total. Singer Bob Dylan played at New York’s famous Carnegie Hall. The last group of people was hung for witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts, US. These are just our highlighted events, but if you'd like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below! Famous Birthdays Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you're not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day. English actor Tom Felton was born on September 22, 1987, in Kensington, London, England, UK. He is 39 years old today! English actress Billie Piper was born on September 22, 1982, in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK. She is celebrating her 44th birthday today! American singer Joan Jett was born on September 22, 1958, in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA. She is celebrating her 68th birthday today! Italian operatic tenor Andrea Bocelli was born on September 22, 1958, in Lajatico, Italy. He is 68 years old today! Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here's what's been said on this day in history. Rock and roll music, if you like it, if you feel it, you can’t help but move to it. American Rock Singer Today's Holidays Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here's two of today's special holidays you can participate in. World Car Free Day We rely too much on our cars, and this effect is starting to show: our air is polluted, climate change is upon us, and we’re getting fatter by the day. World Car Free Day was created to inspire us to give up cars, at least for a day, and think about how we can use cars less! National White Chocolate Day Today we celebrate a holiday that holds a special place in the hearts of people with a sweet tooth. While shunned by some for “not being real chocolate,” white chocolate has enough fans to deserve its own holiday! So, if you love white chocolate, you’d better eat lots of it today!

Shower Thoughts Don't you just love it when you're taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, " how many balloons would it take to float a human? " We all have these strange thoughts at random times - and here are our shower thoughts of the day. Fact Of The Day The modern Icelandic alphabet does not include the letter C, even though the English word “Icelandic” contains the letter C twice. Check out our daily facts page for fresh, random facts updated every day! Fast Facts About Today Day of Week Tuesday Day of Year Day 265 Week Number Week 39 Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous Leap Year 2026 is not a leap year 2026 is not a leap year Zodiac Sign Virgo Birthstone Sapphire Birth Flower Aster Every date has its own story. From headline-making moments in history to notable birthdays, seasonal traditions, and small daily curiosities, this page is a quick reminder that there’s always something worth learning. Check back anytime you want a fresh snapshot of what makes today truly unique. Continue Reading Ward, Luke. "Facts & Events That Happened Today In History." The Fact Site , 3 Feb. 2023, www.thefactsite.com/day/today/. Accessed 22 Sept. 2026. Ward, L. (2026, September 21). Facts & Events That Happened Today In History. The Fact Site. https://www.thefactsite.com/day/today/ Ward, Luke. "Facts & Events That Happened Today In History." The Fact Site , September 21, 2026. https://www.thefactsite.com/day/today/. Popular On This Day About The Author Luke Ward is the owner of The Fact Site. He has over 14 years of experience in researching, informative writing, fact-checking, SEO & web design. In his spare time, he loves to explore the world, drink coffee & attend trivia nights. Help Us Fact Check Accuracy is a continuous process. While we work hard to keep every detail correct and up to date, information can change, and mistakes can happen. If you notice anything that doesn’t seem right, we’d really appreciate your help. Please let us know using the form below, and our team will review it as soon as possible. Search For Facts About... Search For Facts About...