1. In 1963, George C. Wallace was inaugurated as the governor of Alabama. Wallace is known for his controversial stance on segregation and his infamous "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever" speech.

2. In 1998, singer-songwriter Johnny Cash performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The concert was part of Cash's American Recordings II tour and featured performances of some of his greatest hits, such as "I Walk the Line" and "Ring of Fire."

3. In 1907, a massive fire broke out in the Equitable Building in New York City. The blaze raged for four hours and burned through multiple floors of the 10-story building. Fortunately, no one was killed in the fire, but the building sustained severe damage.

4. In 1976, the New York Knicks defeated the Phoenix Suns in a thrilling basketball game that went into triple overtime. The Knicks won the game 124-120, thanks to the heroics of star player Walt Frazier, who scored 36 points and had 19 assists.

5. In 1952, the first subway train ran between Brooklyn and Manhattan. The train, which was part of the new Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit Corporation (BMT) line, transported passengers from the New Lots Avenue station in Brooklyn to the Canal Street station in Manhattan in just 36 minutes.