The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered at the Belasco Theater, New York City, US, and ran for 45 performances.
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The Metropolitan Opera House opened to a full house in New York City.
The first President of the United States, George Washington, delivered the first State of the Union address in New York City.
Edwin Land presented his Polaroid photo product, the world's first instant photos, in New York City.
The romantic comedic opera 'Marta' premiered in Vienna by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges.
New York, New York became the official anthem of New York City.
