American actress Katherine Hepburn had her first stage performance in New York City, where she played in “Night Hostess.”
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The first President of the United States, George Washington, delivered the first State of the Union address in New York City.
The New York City Marathon was canceled due to Hurricane Sandy.
Bellevue Hospital opened the NYC Almshouse, the first public hospital in the US.
The play 'Why Marry?' opened at the Astor Theatre in New York City.
The American drama movie 'Now, Voyager' premiered in New York City, US.