1) On March 27, 1888, the Blizzard of '88 hit New York City, resulting in the deaths of over 400 people and causing widespread damage.

2) In 1912, the first subway line in Queens opened on March 27, running between Queensboro Plaza and Grand Central Station.

3) On March 27, 1933, construction began on the Triborough Bridge, which connected Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx and helped to improve transportation across the city.

4) The first St. Patrick's Day Parade was held in New York City on March 17, 1762, but it was not until March 27, 1948 that the parade was first broadcast on television.

5) On March 27, 1964, Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) defeated Sonny Liston at the Convention Hall in Miami Beach, Florida, to become the world heavyweight boxing champion for the first time. Although the fight did not take place in New York, it was a memorable moment in boxing history and inspired many New Yorkers.