The New Year’s Eve Ball was lowered in New York Times Square for the very first time.
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The RMS Titanic departed Queenstown, Ireland, for its fatal journey to New York.
The musical 'Little Shop of Horrors' by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman premiered on Broadway at Orpheum Theater, New York, US.
The Woodstock Music & Art Fair opens its doors to participants and spectators.
Etan Patz disappears.
Pan American Airlines completed its first round the world commercial trip.
