1. In 1775, the Continental Congress established the United States Marine Corps. This military arm has a long history with New York City, with many important Marine Corps events and memorials located throughout the city.

2. In 1851, Moby-Dick, one of the most famous novels in American literature, was first published in New York. Written by Herman Melville, the novel explores themes of obsession, revenge, and self-destruction, and remains a classic of American literature.

3. On November 14, 1889, the Broadway premiere of The Devil's Disciple took place at the Madison Square Theatre. This play, written by George Bernard Shaw, tells the story of an American revolutionary hero during the time of the Revolutionary War.

4. In 1927, the Holland Tunnel, one of the first vehicular tunnels in the United States, opened to traffic. The tunnel connects New York City to Jersey City, and was a major engineering feat of its time.

5. On November 14, 2008, the first section of the High Line park opened on Manhattan's west side. The High Line is a park built on an abandoned elevated railway track, and has become a major tourist attraction in New York City.