Walt Disney’s animated Dumbo was released in New York City, New York, US.
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The last slaves in New York were freed.
The first photo of the moon was taken by John Draper in New York City.
The musical 'Sometime' put on its first performance at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway, New York City, US.
The musical 'Chicago' opened at Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City.
New York City allocated hundreds of acres of land in Manhattan for Central Park.