The New York Horticultural Society was founded.
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The US had its first sword-swallowing performance in New York City.
The Rapid Transit Railroad broke ground on a new underground subway to link Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The musical 'Chicago' opened at Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City.
Edwin Land presented his Polaroid photo product, the world's first instant photos, in New York City.
A photograph was taken of the 11th US President, James Knox Polk.
