Boxing Title Fight
Sep 7 James Corbett KOs 4 to 1 favourite and defending champion John L. Sullivan in 21 rounds at the Olympic Club, New Orleans for world heavyweight boxing title; Sullivan's only defeat and his last fight

John L. Sullivan
- Sep 8 1st appearance of "Pledge of Allegiance" (Youth's Companion)
Event of Interest
Sep 26 1st public appearance of John Philip Sousa's band (NJ)

John Philip Sousa