A record low temperature was recorded and reached a bone-chilling -15°F in Central Park, New York City.
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The musical 'Yip! Yip! Yaphank!' by Irving Berlin premiered at the Century Theatre in New York City.
Edwin Land presented his Polaroid photo product, the world's first instant photos, in New York City.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono left the UK and headed to New York City, US.
The last slaves in New York were freed.
The New York Horticultural Society was founded.
