A 3,500-year-old Ancient Egyptian obelisk called “Cleopatra’s Needle” was erected in Central Park, New York, US.
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The New Year's Eve Ball was lowered in New York Times Square for the very first time.
The Hands Across America charity event was held.
Albert Cushing Read takes off on the first transatlantic flight in history.
The RMS Titanic departed Queenstown, Ireland, for its fatal journey to New York.
Suffragette Susan B. Anthony was arrested in New York State for illegally voting in the presidential race.
