The first-ever color 3D movie, “House of Wax,” premiered in New York.
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The first telephone call was made across the Atlantic – from London to New York.
President Arthur and NY Governor Cleveland opened the Brooklyn Bridge.
Albert Cushing Read takes off on the first transatlantic flight in history.
New York became the first US court to allow blood test results to be used as evidence.
Mike Tyson received his second speeding ticket while drag racing his Lamborghini in Albany, New York.