New York Timeline

By ajabhaymore

  • The New York Times

    The New York Times
    The famous newspaper The New York Times was founded in the year of 1851. After over a hundred years, we still have this paper filled with fun crosswords and important news.

  • The Statue of Liberty

    The Statue of Liberty
    The dedication of the staue of liberty took place on this date. She was symbol of freedom in our nation. She has a total of 450,000 pounds.

  • The Broadway Theatre

    The Broadway Theatre
    This theatre was opened on December 25th of 1924, and held 1,761 seats. It is located in mid-town Manhattan, at 1681 Broadway. The architect who built it was named Eugene De Rosa.

  • Babe Ruth Breaks His Own Perosnal Record

    Babe Ruth Breaks His Own Perosnal Record
    On the New York Yankee season's final day Babe Ruth broke his own Major-League record with a 60th homerun.

  • First New York Fashion Week

    First New York Fashion Week
    During World War II, designer Eleanor Lambert had her designs seen by many people in New York. It was originally called Press Week and was meant for fashion insiders to see American designers since they were unable to travel to Paris, France.

  • Malcom X Assanation

    Malcom X Assanation
    Historical black leader, Malcom X, was killed by black muslims in Harlem. He was best known for his empowering, yet, highly aggresive way of demanding civil rights for African-Americans.

  • John Lennon Death

    John Lennon Death
    Beatles member John Lennon died on December 8th, in Manhattan New York. HIs death was announced in front of a live audience on ABC.

  • Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing

    Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing
    Film expert Spike Lee directed and starred in "Do The Right Thing". A movie that showed the racial tension between the black, white and chinese communities in Brooklyn, New York. It gave people an average look into the sad but truthful side of New York.

  • Frank Sinatra School For the Arts

    Frank Sinatra School For the Arts
    Frank Sinatra School for the Arts was founded in New York in order to help students reach for the stars academically and artisticly. It was founded by Tony Bennet and his wife, named after Frank because of his close realationship with Tony and his love for music.

  • 911 Terrorist Attack

    911 Terrorist Attack
    Terrorist hijacked a plane and attacked the World Trade Center in Manhattan New York. 3,000 people were killed and was reopened Srptember 17th.