December 15th in New York history

📝 On This Day 📝

70 years ago on December 15th, 1955

The old Tappan Zee Bridge opens to traffic, crossing the Hudson River at one of its widest points and becoming the longest bridge in New York State

36 years ago on December 15th, 1989

Arturo Di Modica's 7,100 pound bronze 'Charging Bull' statue is secretly installed overnight near the New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree as a gift to the people of NYC

⏰ AGBC Rewind ⏰

14 years ago
The Office of Emergency Management Will Test the Cell Phone Alert System in NYC

14 years ago
Happy Birthday, Wall Street Bull!

8 years ago
NYC Aims to Bring Dockless Bike Share to Outer Boroughs

🌎 World History 🌏

Library of Congress • New York Times • BBC • Wikipedia

🌞 Weather Records 🌞

Record High: 68°F in 2015
Record Low: 8°F in 1874

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