Walt Disney’s animated Dumbo was released in New York City, New York, US.
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Walt Disney Studios was formed after previously being known as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio.
Walt Disney World Resort officially opened in Florida.
The Wall Street Journal issued its first paper.
Pope John Paul IV visited New York, becoming the first Pope to visit the Western Hemisphere.
A record low temperature was recorded and reached a bone-chilling -15°F in Central Park, New York City.