The musical “My Fair Lady” had its first performance on Broadway in New York City.
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The New York City Marathon was canceled due to Hurricane Sandy.
The first known performance of William Shakespeare's 'Othello' occurred at Whitehall Palace, London.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City was founded.
New York City allocated hundreds of acres of land in Manhattan for Central Park.
Pope John Paul IV visited New York, becoming the first Pope to visit the Western Hemisphere.
