Miss America crowned Vanessa Williams, the first black winner, in New York City.
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The Titanic departed Southampton for its first and only journey.
After parading around New York City, the Apollo 11 crew was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Pope John Paul IV visited New York, becoming the first Pope to visit the Western Hemisphere.
The Woolworth Building in New York City was officially opened, making it the world's largest building at the time.
A photograph was taken of the 11th US President, James Knox Polk.
