48 years ago on May 17th, 1976
The Roosevelt Island Tram opens for business, becoming the first commuter aerial tramway in North America
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More events from May 17th in New York History
140 years ago on May 17th, 1884
P.T. Barnum leads a parade of 21 elephants across the Brooklyn Bridge
85 years ago on May 17th, 1939
The first televised sporting event takes place at Columbia University
56 years ago on May 17th, 1968
A second round of protests take place at Columbia University, lasting for five days and resulting in 177 arrests
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🌞 Weather Records 🌞
Record High: 92°F in 1974
Record Low: 39°F in 1956
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