The US had its first sword-swallowing performance in New York City.
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The first cafeteria in the US opened in New York City.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened for the first time in New York City.
The first public Bat Mitzvah was held in New York City. It was for a girl named Judith Kaplan.
British Major John André was captured and searched by three Westchester militiamen near Tarrytown, New York, USA.
Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City.
