The musical “My Fair Lady” had its first performance on Broadway in New York City.
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Walt Disney's animated Dumbo was released in New York City, New York, US.
The first Star Trek convention was held in New York City.
The opera 'Rinaldo,' by George Frideric Handel, premiered at Haymarket Theatre in London, UK.
The first public Bat Mitzvah was held in New York City. It was for a girl named Judith Kaplan.
Stephen Schwartz's musical 'Godspell' premiered off-Broadway.