John Lennon and Yoko Ono left the UK and headed to New York City, US.
Lennon never returned to the UK.
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The Bank of Savings in New York City became the first bank in the US.
New York City held the world's first St Patrick's Day Parade.
New York City's Twin Tower World Trade Center was officially opened.
Edith Eleanor McLean became the first baby ever to use an incubator.
A record low temperature was recorded and reached a bone-chilling -15°F in Central Park, New York City.
