The first photo of the moon was taken by John Draper in New York City.
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The American drama movie 'Now, Voyager' premiered in New York City, US.
The first Tony Awards were handed out at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.
Nearly one million people protested for the disarmament of nuclear weapons in Central Park, New York City.
Apollo 17 launched the final manned lunar landing mission, during which the crew took the famous 'blue marble' photo of the entire Earth.
The first cafeteria in the US opened in New York City.
