December 27th in New York history

📝 On This Day 📝

367 years ago on December 27th, 1657

A group of Dutch residents in modern-day Flushing, Queens petition the Director-General of New Netherland for an exemption to the ban on Quaker worship, setting in motion sentiments that would be echoed in America's Bill of Rights

92 years ago on December 27th, 1932

Radio City Music Hall opens, hosting an opening night marathon celebration from 8pm to 2am in what was the world's largest auditorium at the time

⏰ AGBC Rewind ⏰

8 years ago
Fare-Jumping Urban Cowboy Caught on Staten Island Bus

8 years ago
Lower East Side Venue 'Cake Shop' Closing at End of 2016

🌎 World History 🌏

Library of Congress • New York Times • BBC • Wikipedia

🌞 Weather Records 🌞

Record High: 63°F in 1949
Record Low: 6°F in 1872

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