Historical Events
Corbett KOs Sullivan
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
Famous Deaths
- John Greenleaf Whittier, American Quaker poet and advocate for the abolition of slavery, dies at 84
About September 7, 1892
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo