1. In 1933, New York Governor Herbert Lehman signed a bill legalizing the sale of beer and wine in the state. This marked the end of Prohibition in New York and led to a resurgence in the state's brewing industry.

2. In 1964, boxer Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) defeated Sonny Liston in one of the most famous matches in boxing history. The fight, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, marked Ali's ascendance to the top of the boxing world and earned him his first world heavyweight championship.

3. In 1986, the New York Mets signed pitcher Bobby Ojeda to a three-year contract, solidifying their starting rotation for the upcoming season. Ojeda would help lead the Mets to a World Series championship later that year.

4. In 1991, an IRA bomb exploded in the parking garage of the World Trade Center, killing six people and injuring over a thousand more. The attack was a harrowing reminder of the vulnerability of American landmarks to terrorist attacks.

5. In 2015, a record-breaking blizzard hit New York City and much of the eastern United States, dumping over two feet of snow on the city and causing widespread disruption to travel and everyday life. The storm was dubbed "Winter Storm Juno" and served as a reminder of the power of nature and the importance of preparation for severe weather events.