The US had its first sword-swallowing performance in New York City.
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Barbie was presented to the public for the first time.
The first-ever licensed kosher butcher opened in New York City.
Foundations were placed on Bedloe's Island, New York City, to become home of the Statue of Liberty.
The first Tony Awards were handed out at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.
The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts opened in New York City.
