Pope John Paul IV visited New York, becoming the first Pope to visit the Western Hemisphere.
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The New York Horticultural Society was founded.
Pope John Paul II was sent to hospital for 55 days after contracting an infection.
Native American Kateri Tekakwitha became the first native to become a saint.
The musical 'Chicago' opened at Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City.
The first-ever licensed kosher butcher opened in New York City.
