Harry Houdini broke free from a straitjacket while hanging upside down 40 feet in New York City, US.
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New York City's Twin Tower World Trade Center was officially opened.
The American horror movie 'White Zombie' was released at New York City's Rivoli Theater.
New York, New York became the official anthem of New York City.
New York City modernized its subway by starting its first unmanned trains.
Athlete Beth Bonner became the first woman to win the New York City Marathon with a time of 2:55:22.