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History of New York

  • Jan 1, 1504

    Sailor sails around the Northeast

    Sailor sails around the Northeast
    Giovanni de Verrazano sails along New York State's border.
  • Henry Hudson's Half Moon sails into New York

    Henry Hudson's Half Moon sails into New York
    Henry Hudson had set off for Asia but accidently went to New York 's Harbor.
  • Peter Minuit arrives as governer

    Peter Minuit arrives as governer
    Peter Minuit arrived as governer in New York and purchased Mannhattan Island in trikets.
  • New York becomes the 11th state

    New York becomes the 11th state
    On the day of July 26 1788, New York becomes a state!
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    Slavery is abolished in New York

    After the abolishtionists worked hard, then the slaves were finally free.
  • The Brooklyn Bridge is finished

    The Brooklyn Bridge is finished
    The Brooklyn Bridge is finished and in the evening shown to the world.
  • The Statue of Liberty is unveiled

    The Statue of Liberty is unveiled
    At New York harbor in 1886 The Statue of Liberty is unveiled as in 1884 the French gave The Statue of Liberty to America.
  • The Empire State Building is Completed

    The Empire State Building is Completed
    The Empire State Building is finally completed in 1931.
  • Malcolm X is assainated

    Malcolm X is assainated
    When Malcolm X is giving a speech in New York someone assainates him.
  • Terroist Attack on The World Trade Center

    Terroist Attack on The World Trade Center
    Terroists attack The World Trade Center and kills thousands of people.