The Winter Olympics opened in Lake Placid, New York.
It was officially known as the III Olympic Winter Games.
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The Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony was held outdoors for the first time ever.
Albert Cushing Read takes off on the first transatlantic flight in history.
President Arthur and NY Governor Cleveland opened the Brooklyn Bridge.
The RMS Titanic departed Queenstown, Ireland, for its fatal journey to New York.
The National Association of Baseball Players was established in New York.
