The first cafeteria in the US opened in New York City.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened for the first time in New York City.
The Rapid Transit Railroad broke ground on a new underground subway to link Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The first US telecast was made from an airplane flying over New York City.
The US had its first sword-swallowing performance in New York City.
New York City Police raided Stonewall Inn gay bar and handled patrons and employees roughly.
