22 September 1888 September 22, 2016 Author: Staff The first issue of the magazine, National Geographic is published. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Not to know at large of things remote From use, obscure and subtle, but to know That which before us lies in daily life, Is the prime wisdom." John Milton — Click here for more from John Milton Related posts: 22 September 1888 30 September 1888 4 September 1888 31 August 1888 15 October 1888 23 March 1888 15 October 1888 4 February 2004 4 February 2004 21 September 1937 Categories: History Tags: 1888, 22 September