1. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Although not in New York, the speech had a significant impact on the state and the nation as a whole.

2. In 1969, Pele scored his 1,000th career goal in a game against Vasco da Gama at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Although the game was not played in New York, the Brazilian soccer star made several appearances in the state during his career.

3. In 1977, the rock band Queen released their hit single "We Will Rock You" in the UK. The band performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City several times throughout their career.

4. In 1994, the first ever NYC Marathon was broadcast live on television. The marathon has since become a major annual event in the city, with thousands of runners from around the world competing each year.

5. In 2006, the New York Knicks basketball team defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 102-98 at Madison Square Garden. The team has a long history of playing at the iconic arena and has won numerous games there over the years.