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1524 – Giovanni da Verrazzano, the first European to see New York Harbor arrives and names it Nouvelle-Angoulême.
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1614 the first Dutch settlers settle on Manhattan island. Greater fame ordinarily attaches to the discovery of some vast region of
the earth than to the finding or exploring of a limited coast, district, or river-course. There are, however, some instances in which geographical conditions or historical developments magnify the seemingly lesser achievements. This had been the case with Henry Hudson's timely exploration
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The colony of New Netherlands was established by the Dutch West India Company in 1624 and grew to encompass all of present-day New York City and parts of Long Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
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which was then re-named New York, in honor of the duke of York
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The French and Indian War, a fierce contest to gain control of the New World, changed the course of history. The British and American colonists fought against the French and Canadians, with Native American allies on both sides. By uniting the colonies and building their military strength and confidence, this war set the stage for the American Revolution.
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New York City hosted the first Colonial Congress, a conference called to discuss the King of England's Stamp Act.
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The Revolutionary War. On May 10, 1775, Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold and 83 “Green Mountain Boys” surprised the sleeping British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga and took the fort called the Key to a Continent without firing a shot. This was the first American victory of the Revolutionary War.
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After serving as a colony of Great Britain for over a century, New York declared its independence on July 9, becoming one of the original 13 states of the Federal Union.
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New York's first constitution was adopted on April 20. George Clinton was elected as New York’s first Governor in June. On October 17, the Americans defeated the British at the Battle of Saratoga, one of the decisive battles of the world. This victory marked the turning point of the Revolution, leading to the Americans’ alliance with the French and eventual victory.
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On November 25, the last British troops evacuated New York City, which had been occupied by the British since September 1776. This was the last British military position in the US. After they departed, US General George Washington entered the city in triumph to the cheers of New Yorkers.
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1785-1790 New York City became the first capital of the United States. In 1789, it was the site of George Washington's inauguration as the first US President; it remained the nation's capital until 1790.
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1792 The New York Stock Exchange was founded in New York City.
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1797 In January, Albany became the capital of New York State
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1802 The US Military Academy opened at West Point.
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1807 Robert Fulton's North River Steamboat traveled from New York to Albany. This first voyage of significant distance made by a steamboat began a new era in transportation.
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1827 New York outlawed slavery. At the forefront of the Underground Railroad movement, New York had more anti-slavery organizations than any other state and strong abolitionist leaders such as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and John Brown. From the early 1800s until the end of the Civil War in 1865, thousands of people passed through New York as they traveled to freedom in Canada.
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December 6 1865, The abolishment of slavery the thirteenth amendment to the U.S officially abolishing slavery.
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1883 The Brooklyn Bridge, a wonder of design and engineering, opened. P.T. Barnum led a parade of 21 elephants back and forth across the bridge, to demonstrate its sturdiness to skeptics.
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1860 The State of New York supplied almost one-sixth of all Union forces during the Civil War, which began in 1861
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1886 The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the United States in honor of the Centennial of the American Declaration of Independence, was dedicated on October 28 in New York Harbor.
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1902 New York City’s first skyscraper was built: the 21-story Flatiron building at 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue
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1920 On August 26, the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution extended the right to vote to women. After a long struggle, women could vote in the fall elections, including the Presidential election
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1939 The World's fair opened in New York City, corresponding to the 150th anniversary of George Washington’s inauguration as first President of the US. Many countries around the world participated; over 44 million people attended over two seasons.
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1952 New York City became the permanent headquarters of the United Nations.
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1973 The World Trade Center was completed. Each of the twin towers measured 1,368 feet in height. Lieutenant Governor Malcolm Wilson became Governor of NY upon the resignation of Nelson Rockefeller
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1977 The I LOVE NEW YORK tourism campaign was created.
Milton Glaser was in the back of a yellow taxi in Manhattan when he experienced the “eureka” moment that would define his life.
It was 1977 and the American graphic designer had been asked to come up with a logo that would regenerate the fortunes of New York State. He pulled a red crayon from his pocket and began to sketch on the back of an envelope: first an “I”, then the simple outline of a heart, followed by two letters, “N” and “Y”. -
the service of New York State residents who served their country in Southeast Asia between 1961-1975, including more than four thousand who lost their lives or were declared missing in action. Dedicated in 1984, the memorial was one of the first such state efforts in the nation. The gallery was created to serve as a "living" component of the memorial, offering exhibits and programs intended to increase public understanding of the Vietnam War and to continually honor those who served.
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1996, 1998, 1999 and 2000
The New York Yankees celebrate in the locker room their 4-2 win and World Series Championship over the New York Mets after Game 5 of the World Series at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. -
Former first lady Hillary Clinton was elected to the US Senate. She was the first female senator to represent New York. Hillary Rodham Clinton tonight became the first president’s wife to win elected office, defeating Republican Rep. Rick Lazio in the most expensive, highest-profile Senate race in American history. Shortly after 11 p.m. ET, Mrs. Clinton took to the stage in the packed ballroom of the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan to address a cheering crowd of 2,000 supporters.
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Sep 11 2001 The Twin tower of the world trade center are destroyed by terrorist attack.
