After parading around New York City, the Apollo 11 crew was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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New York City allocated hundreds of acres of land in Manhattan for Central Park.
New York City passed a law prohibiting women from smoking in public places.
More than 25,000 people marched down New York's 5th Avenue supporting women's suffrage.
The Gay Rights Anti-Discrimination Bill was passed in New York City, US.
The US had its first sword-swallowing performance in New York City.
