New York City passed a law prohibiting women from smoking in public places.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City was founded.
Edith Eleanor McLean became the first baby ever to use an incubator.
The Sun newspaper was published for the first time in New York City.
The musical 'My Fair Lady' had its first performance on Broadway in New York City.
The original 'Dracula' movie premiered in New York City, starring Bela Lugosi.
