Debut of W. G. Grace
Sep 6 W. G. Grace scores 152 in debut Test Cricket innings, v Australia at The Oval
- Sep 7 Geo Ligowsky patents device to throw clay pigeons for trapshooters
President Visits San Francisco
Sep 9 President Rutherford B. Hayes visits San Francisco
De Brazza Treaty with King of Congo
Sep 10 Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza signs treaty with King Makoko of Congo
Orion Nebula Photographed
Sep 30 American amateur astronomer Henry Draper takes the 1st ever photograph of the Orion Nebula
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