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Timeline of New York City events
This is a
timeline
of
New York City events
.
Events
Chrysler Building
Notable annual events
Macy’s
Fourth of July
fireworks show (along the
East River
)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
(along
Central Park West
and
Broadway
)
Puerto Rican Day Parade (along
Fifth Avenue
)
Rockefeller Center
Christmas tree lighting
St. Patrick's Day
Parade (along Fifth Avenue)
San Genaro Festival (in
Little Italy
)
Times Square Ball Drop (on New Year’s Eve)
Historic events
1853
–
Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations (1853)
1898
– Consolidation of what are now the five boroughs into Greater New York
1909
– Hudson-Fulton Celebration (1909)
1939
–
1939 New York World's Fair
exhibits included:
The World of Tomorrow
Futurama
Trylon
and
Perisphere
1964
–
1964/1965 New York World's Fair
1965
–
Northeast Blackout of 1965
1973
– The
World Trade Center
's
Twin Towers
become the tallest buildings in the world
1977
–
Blackout of 1977
2001
–
September 11 attacks
2003
–
Northeastern U.S.-Canada Blackout
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Last updated: 07-22-2005 19:38:28
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