1. On April 7, 1927, the first long-distance telephone call was made from New York to London. The call was made possible by a new communications cable under the Atlantic Ocean.

2. On April 7, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers played their first game at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. The Dodgers had previously played at Washington Park in Brooklyn, but the park had become too small for the team's growing fan base.

3. On April 7, 1965, the New York City Transit Authority announced plans to build a new subway line, the Second Avenue Subway. The project would take more than 50 years to complete and is still under construction today.

4. On April 7, 1891, businessman Charles P. Daly helped found the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society in New York. The organization was dedicated to preserving natural and historical landmarks in the United States.

5. On April 7, 1996, the New York City Marathon was held for the 27th consecutive year. The race attracts thousands of runners from around the world and is one of the largest marathons in the world.