Tchaikovsky conducted the first public concert at the newly-built Music Hall in New York City.
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Madison Square Garden in New York City opened North America's first artificial ice rink.
Albert Einstein visited New York City and lectured on his Theory of Relativity for the first time.
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.
The musical 'Dreamgirls' was performed for the first time at the Ambassador Theatre, New York City.
Abercrombie & Fitch opened their first store in Manhattan, New York City, US.
