The original “Dracula” movie premiered in New York City, starring Bela Lugosi.
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The first photo of the moon was taken by John Draper in New York City.
The US had its first sword-swallowing performance in New York City.
New York City modernized its subway by starting its first unmanned trains.
Bellevue Hospital opened the NYC Almshouse, the first public hospital in the US.
Pope John Paul IV visited New York, becoming the first Pope to visit the Western Hemisphere.
