22 September 1888 Posted on September 22, 2016 by Staff The first issue of the magazine, National Geographic is published. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our destiny." Tyron Edwards — Click here for more from Tyron Edwards 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