Foundations were placed on Bedloe’s Island, New York City, to become home of the Statue of Liberty.
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The psychological crime thriller movie 'Se7en,' starring Morgan Freeman, premiered in New York.
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.
The Statue of Liberty pedestal reopened after the 9/11 disaster that occurred in 2001.
The Rapid Transit Railroad broke ground on a new underground subway to link Manhattan and Brooklyn.
