A record low temperature was recorded and reached a bone-chilling -15°F in Central Park, New York City.
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Madison Square Garden in New York City opened North America's first artificial ice rink.
Nearly one million people protested for the disarmament of nuclear weapons in Central Park, New York City.
The Great Fire of New York ended.
New York City Police raided Stonewall Inn gay bar and handled patrons and employees roughly.
Planet of the Apes hit the theatres in New York City.
