Harry Houdini broke free from a straitjacket while hanging upside down 40 feet in New York City, US.
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The first-ever licensed kosher butcher opened in New York City.
The American drama movie 'Now, Voyager' premiered in New York City, US.
The epic Western drama movie 'Giant' premiered in New York City, US.
The last slaves in New York were freed.
New York City passed a law prohibiting women from smoking in public places.
