Madison Square Garden in New York City opened North America’s first artificial ice rink.
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Foundations were placed on Bedloe's Island, New York City, to become home of the Statue of Liberty.
Singer Bob Dylan played at New York's famous Carnegie Hall.
The Sun newspaper was published for the first time in New York City.
The US had its first sword-swallowing performance in New York City.
Michael Stewart, a victim of police brutality, was beaten and arrested in New York.
