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NY Serves as 1st US Capitol
New York Serves as the 1st Capitol of the United States from 1785 to 1790. -
NY Becomes a State
New York becomes the 11th state. -
Albany Becomes the State Capitol
Albany becomes the New York state capitol. -
The Brooklyn Bridge is Finished
In 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is completed. -
The Statue of Liberty is Unveiled
In New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty is unveiled. -
Women can Vote
Women gain the right to vote in New York. -
The Empire State Building is Finished
The Empire State Building is finished being built in New York City. -
United Nations First Meets
In Manhattan, United Nations first meets. -
9/11 Attacks
Attacks on the World Trade Center towers kill thousands of people. -
Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy floods roads, knocks out power, and destroys many buildings along the coastline.