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population
1698, New York City only had a population of 4,937 people. -
president
George Washington, the first President of the United States, was inaugurated in New York in 1789 at the site of Federal Hall. -
US capital
New York City was briefly the US capital from 1789 to 1790 and was the site of the inauguration of George Washington as President on April 30, 1789. -
great depression
New York was the richest and most populous state -
First 3D flims
The first presentation of 3D films before a paying audience took place at Manhattan's Astor Theater. -
Festival
the Woodstock Music Festival attracted more than 400,000 attendees -
terrorist attack
the worst terrorist attack ever to take place on American soil. Two hijacked passenger jets crashed into the World Trade Center, destroying them, and killing almost 3,000 people. -
crimes
New York City has the lowest crime rate of the 25 largest US cities, and one of the safest cities in the US overall. -
Hotels
The average daily room rate in New York hotel.
(the most recent year surveyed) was $267. -
Money
46 million visitors came to New York City. They spent approximately $28 billion while there.
