Pope John Paul IV visited New York, becoming the first Pope to visit the Western Hemisphere.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened for the first time in New York City.
More than 25,000 people marched down New York's 5th Avenue supporting women's suffrage.
Otto IV was crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Innocent III.
The American horror movie 'White Zombie' was released at New York City's Rivoli Theater.
The black and white romantic comedy 'Some Like it Hot' was released to movie theaters in New York City.