Elisha Otis installed his first commercial elevator at 488 Broadway in New York City, US.
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The US had its first sword-swallowing performance in New York City.
Pan American Airways made the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris.
Anti-nuclear protests in New York City, 200,000 showed up, including Jane Fonda.
The American horror movie 'White Zombie' was released at New York City's Rivoli Theater.
We Want Beer! parade was held.
