Historical Events in September 1892

  • Sep 7 James Corbett KOs John Sullivan in 21 for heavyweight boxing title
  • Sep 8 1st appearance of "Pledge of Allegiance" (Youth's Companion)
  • Sep 9 E. E. Barnard at Lick discovers Amalthea, 5th Jupiter moon
  • Sep 16 Amsterdam swimming club renamed "The Y"
  • Sep 23 British Open Golf, Muirfield: Harold Hilton wins by 3 shots from amateur John Ball, Sandy Herd & Hugh Kirkaldy

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Sep 26 1st public appearance of John Philip Sousa's band (NJ)

Composer John Philip Sousa
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John Philip Sousa
  • Sep 27 Book matches are patented by Diamond Match Company
  • Sep 28 1st night football game played (Mansfield Pa)