Woodstock '99 concert took place in Rome, New York, US.
The musical 'Chicago' opened at Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City.
The psychological crime thriller movie 'Se7en,' starring Morgan Freeman, premiered in New York.
The 'Grease' musical production opened at the Eugene O' Neill Theater in New York City, running for 1,503 performances.
A fragment of a meteorite landed in Peekskill, New York, US, and smashed a 1980 Chevrolet Malibu.
New York City elected its first African American Mayor, David Dinkins.
The musical 'Dreamgirls' was performed for the first time at the Ambassador Theatre, New York City.
The Gay Rights Anti-Discrimination Bill was passed in New York City, US.
New York, New York became the official anthem of New York City.
Miss America crowned Vanessa Williams, the first black winner, in New York City.
Michael Stewart, a victim of police brutality, was beaten and arrested in New York.
Nearly one million people protested for the disarmament of nuclear weapons in Central Park, New York City.
Anti-nuclear protests in New York City, 200,000 showed up, including Jane Fonda.
New York City experienced a 25-hour blackout when a substation on the Hudson River was struck by lightning, causing two circuit breakers to trip.
Donald Trump married his first wife, Ivana Zelníčková, in Manhattan, New York.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered at the Belasco Theater, New York City, US, and ran for 45 performances.
New York City's Twin Tower World Trade Center was officially opened.
The first installment of 'The Godfather,' starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, premiered in New York City.
The first Star Trek convention was held in New York City.
Athlete Beth Bonner became the first woman to win the New York City Marathon with a time of 2:55:22.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono left the UK and headed to New York City, US.
After parading around New York City, the Apollo 11 crew was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
New York City Police raided Stonewall Inn gay bar and handled patrons and employees roughly.
Planet of the Apes hit the theatres in New York City.
The Metropolitan Opera House opened to a full house in New York City.
Pope John Paul IV visited New York, becoming the first Pope to visit the Western Hemisphere.
Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City, USA.
An attack was made at the UN General Assembly in New York City.
The plans to construct the World Trade Center in New York City were announced to the public.
The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts opened in New York City.
Singer Bob Dylan played at New York's famous Carnegie Hall.
New York City modernized its subway by starting its first unmanned trains.
The American epic historical drama movie 'Spartacus' premiered in New York City.
The black and white romantic comedy 'Some Like it Hot' was released to movie theaters in New York City.
Barbie was presented to the public for the first time.
Pan American Airways made the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris.
The adventure comedy movie 'Around the World in 80 Days' premiered in New York, US.
The epic Western drama movie 'Giant' premiered in New York City, US.
The musical 'My Fair Lady' had its first performance on Broadway in New York City.
The musical 'Singing in The Rain,' directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, had its first theatrical run.
The first Tony Awards were handed out at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.
Edwin Land presented his Polaroid photo product, the world's first instant photos, in New York City.
The American drama movie 'Now, Voyager' premiered in New York City, US.
Walt Disney's animated Dumbo was released in New York City, New York, US.
The first US telecast was made from an airplane flying over New York City.
Walt Disney released their second feature-length movie, 'Pinocchio,' in New York City.
A record low temperature was recorded and reached a bone-chilling -15°F in Central Park, New York City.
The original 'King Kong' movie was shown at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy, New York City, US.
Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City.
The American horror movie 'White Zombie' was released at New York City's Rivoli Theater.
