The New York Horticultural Society was founded.
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A fragment of a meteorite landed in Peekskill, New York, US, and smashed a 1980 Chevrolet Malibu.
Walt Disney released their second feature-length movie, 'Pinocchio,' in New York City.
Athlete Beth Bonner became the first woman to win the New York City Marathon with a time of 2:55:22.
The first dance marathon took place in New York City, US.
The first Tony Awards were handed out at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.
