Miss America crowned Vanessa Williams, the first black winner, in New York City.
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The 'Grease' musical production opened at the Eugene O' Neill Theater in New York City, running for 1,503 performances.
New York City modernized its subway by starting its first unmanned trains.
Nearly one million people protested for the disarmament of nuclear weapons in Central Park, New York City.
Walt Disney's animated Dumbo was released in New York City, New York, US.
The first public Bat Mitzvah was held in New York City. It was for a girl named Judith Kaplan.
