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New York City

  • 22 Jul 1999

    Woodstock '99 concert took place in Rome, New York, US.

  • 14 Nov 1996

    The musical 'Chicago' opened at Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City.

  • 15 Sep 1995

    The psychological crime thriller movie 'Se7en,' starring Morgan Freeman, premiered in New York.

  • 11 May 1994

    The 'Grease' musical production opened at the Eugene O' Neill Theater in New York City, running for 1,503 performances.

  • 9 Oct 1992

    A fragment of a meteorite landed in Peekskill, New York, US, and smashed a 1980 Chevrolet Malibu.

  • 7 Nov 1989

    New York City elected its first African American Mayor, David Dinkins.

  • 28 Jun 1987

    The musical ''Dreamgirls" was performed for the first time at the Ambassador Theatre, New York City.

  • 20 Mar 1986

    The Gay Rights Anti-Discrimination Bill was passed in New York City, US.

  • 7 Feb 1985

    New York, New York became the official anthem of New York City.

  • 17 Sep 1983

    Miss America crowned Vanessa Williams, the first black winner, in New York City.

  • 15 Sep 1983

    Michael Stewart, a victim of police brutality, was beaten and arrested in New York.

  • 12 Jun 1982

    Nearly one million people protested for the disarmament of nuclear weapons in Central Park, New York City.

  • 23 Sep 1979

    Anti-nuclear protests in New York City, 200,000 showed up, including Jane Fonda.

  • 13 Jul 1977

    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.

  • 7 Apr 1977

    Donald Trump married his first wife, Ivana Zelníčková, in Manhattan, New York.

  • 10 Mar 1975

    The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered at the Belasco Theater, New York City, US, and ran for 45 performances.

  • 4 Apr 1973

    New York City's Twin Tower World Trade Center was officially opened.

  • 15 Mar 1972

    The first installment of 'The Godfather,' starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, premiered in New York City.

  • 21 Jan 1972

    The first Star Trek convention was held in New York City.

  • 19 Sep 1971

    Athlete Beth Bonner became the first woman to win the New York City Marathon with a time of 2:55:22.

  • 3 Sep 1971

    John Lennon and Yoko Ono left the UK and headed to New York City, US.

  • 13 Aug 1969

    After parading around New York City, the Apollo 11 crew was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

  • 28 Jun 1969

    New York City Police raided Stonewall Inn gay bar and handled patrons and employees roughly.

  • 8 Feb 1968

    Planet of the Apes hit the theatres in New York City.

  • 16 Sep 1966

    The Metropolitan Opera House opened to a full house in New York City.

  • 4 Oct 1965

    Pope John Paul IV visited New York, becoming the first Pope to visit the Western Hemisphere.

  • 21 Feb 1965

    Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City, USA.

  • 11 Dec 1964

    An attack was made at the UN General Assembly in New York City.

  • 18 Jan 1964

    The plans to construct the World Trade Center in New York City were announced to the public.

  • 23 Sep 1962

    The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts opened in New York City.

  • 22 Sep 1962

    Singer Bob Dylan played at New York's famous Carnegie Hall.

  • 4 Jan 1962

    New York City modernized its subway by starting its first unmanned trains.

  • 6 Oct 1960

    The American epic historical drama movie 'Spartacus' premiered in New York City.

  • 29 Mar 1959

    The black and white romantic comedy 'Some Like it Hot' was released to movie theaters in New York City.

  • 9 Mar 1959

    Barbie was presented to the public for the first time.

  • 26 Oct 1958

    Pan American Airways made the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris.

  • 17 Oct 1956

    The adventure comedy movie 'Around the World in 80 Days' premiered in New York, US.

  • 10 Oct 1956

    The epic Western drama movie 'Giant' premiered in New York City, US.

  • 15 Mar 1956

    The musical 'My Fair Lady' had its first performance on Broadway in New York City.

  • 27 Mar 1952

    The musical 'Singing in The Rain,' directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, had its first theatrical run.

  • 6 Apr 1947

    The first Tony Awards were handed out at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.

  • 21 Feb 1947

    Edwin Land presented his Polaroid photo product, the world's first instant photos, in New York City.

  • 22 Oct 1942

    The American drama movie 'Now, Voyager' premiered in New York City, US.

  • 23 Oct 1941

    Walt Disney's animated Dumbo was released in New York City, New York, US.

  • 6 Mar 1940

    The first US telecast was made from an airplane flying over New York City.

  • 7 Feb 1940

    Walt Disney released their second feature-length movie, 'Pinocchio,' in New York City.

  • 9 Feb 1934

    A record low temperature was recorded and reached a bone-chilling -15°F in Central Park, New York City.

  • 2 Mar 1933

    The original 'King Kong' movie was shown at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy, New York City, US.

  • 27 Dec 1932

    Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City.

  • 28 Jul 1932

    The American horror movie 'White Zombie' was released at New York City's Rivoli Theater.

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