Pope John Paul IV visited New York, becoming the first Pope to visit the Western Hemisphere.
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Pan American Airways made the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris.
The Rapid Transit Railroad broke ground on a new underground subway to link Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Edith Eleanor McLean became the first baby ever to use an incubator.
The American epic historical drama movie 'Spartacus' premiered in New York City.
The Sun newspaper was published for the first time in New York City.
