The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened for the first time in New York City.
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The 'Grease' musical production opened at the Eugene O' Neill Theater in New York City, running for 1,503 performances.
The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts opened in New York City.
A photograph was taken of the 11th US President, James Knox Polk.
The first Star Trek convention was held in New York City.
The first American Chess Congress started in New York.
