The musical “Sometime” put on its first performance at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway, New York City, US.
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The first President of the United States, George Washington, delivered the first State of the Union address in New York City.
The first Star Trek convention was held in New York City.
The New York Eye Infirmary opened, and it was the first specialty hospital of its kind in the western hemisphere.
The black and white romantic comedy 'Some Like it Hot' was released to movie theaters in New York City.
Harry Houdini broke free from a straitjacket while hanging upside down 40 feet in New York City, US.