1. In 1869, a blizzard swept across New York City, dumping over a foot of snow in just 12 hours. The storm caused numerous accidents and travel disruptions, and some areas were completely cut off from the rest of the city.

2. On March 3, 1873, the New York Stock Exchange officially moved into its new building on Broad Street in lower Manhattan. The iconic structure, designed by architect George B. Post, remains a prominent fixture in the city's financial district to this day.

3. In 1931, construction began on the Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan. The giant skyscraper, which would become the world's tallest building upon its completion two years later, forever changed the city's skyline and remains one of New York's most recognizable landmarks.

4. Also on March 3, in 1963, the Brooklyn-born boxer Sonny Liston defeated Floyd Patterson to become the heavyweight champion of the world. Liston would go on to become one of the most controversial figures in the sport's history, with many speculating that his fights had been fixed or heavily influenced by organized crime.

5. Finally, on March 3, 1985, the New York Knicks set an NBA record by making 33 free throws in a row during a game against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks ended up winning the game 118-114, cementing their status as one of the league's top teams during the 1980s.