WHAT ALL HAPPENED SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER 1892
Find out what all happened September to November 1892

Opening ceremonies for the World's Columbian Exposition are held in Chicago, though because construction was behind schedule, the exposition did not open until May 1, 1893. (21. October 1892)

The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited by students in many US public schools, as part of a celebration marking the 400th anniversary of Columbus's voyage. (12. October 1892)

Edward Emerson Barnard discovers D/1892 T1, the first comet discovered by photographic means, on the night of October 13–14. (13. October 1892)

The New Orleans general strike begins, uniting black and white American trade unionists in a successful four-day general strike action for the first time. (8. November 1892)

The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited. (8. September 1892)

The first night game for American football takes place in a contest between Wyoming Seminary and Mansfield State Normal. (28. September 1892)

William "Pudge" Heffelfinger becomes the first professional American football player on record, participating in his first paid game for the Allegheny Athletic Association. (12. November 1892)

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